If all of us on here took our money 20 years ago and bought Amazon stock, we would be laughing at real estate investors as schmucks right now.Just my opinion, but I think many people get too wrapped up in the numbers and forget to enjoy the thrill of the hunt.

My father in law and husband bought it as an "investment" 20 years ago speculating that once Sullivan County gets a casino permit business would be booming.. here we go the casino is finally being built but I don't see the area turning around any time soon.. 

You should be thrilled with my post.

I'm comfortable working the numbers and doing business with people, whereas administration, taxation, legal issues and home improvements are things I still need to get to grips with.I'm thrilled to be joining this tremendous community, and hope that we can all celebrate a lot of success, joy and happiness together!

I know you always have great input on BP J and I'm sure newbies would be thrilled to have you mentor them.

I'd be thrilled with an easier system.

You can imagine how thrilled we were at our potential.  

Guessing at the context and how it may help you...If a house is being sold for what it is worth, $100k and has a mortgage of $100k, then there is nothing for seller to receive at closing and nothing for you to gain vs any house down the street.However, if a owner has been in the house 20 years, and its worth $100k and only owes $25k, then there is a lot of spread to negotiate, if you can get to $70k, owner may feel thrilled to walk with $45k and you get $30k in equity so how is this important? 

The sectors we are interested in are healthcare, casinos, resorts, and large urban redevelopment projects ( mixed use ).

You hear economic drivers like new sports complex in Rantoul, casino coming to Danville, etc.