I would forget "creative" and just do this the old fashioned way.

You can always do it the old fashioned way...go to the recorder's office and look through default filings.Or if you can prove you have the cash or connections to deal, call the local commercial banks and ask them what's on the chopping block.

Didn't report it as I knew he'd get himself booted in about 72 hours in true NRU fashion...lol

Many people are doing more and more business exclusively by email these days, so this form of networking is becoming more accepted all the time.Of course there will always be the old fashioned method of networking, meeting people face-to-face.

I was at a jewelry store the other day looking at watches and the sales lady asked me what I do for a living.

and then it will not even post a receipt or send you an e-mail for your receipt or give you confirmation in any shape / form or fashion.

It's not about big houses, boats, planes, and cars, jewelry, fur coats, and trips around the world-- though I've had and done my share of all that-- it's about going to sleep at night knowing that if I don't wake up, my family has fond memories of me, that I was there for them while I could be, and that the last thing they have to worry about amid the trauma of losing a husband and father is money.

I think you will find BP full of information, support and just some good old fashion (well for the internet) fun as well.Great that you are utilizing your background to assist you with your investing.

rural depopulation, fashion tastes of the Japanese, etc.

All of these cost money each month to use... so forget that.Right now - to keep track I have organized it the old fashioned way of putting in on a calendar (outlook), however I don't like it as a full proof system.