I admit that my investment focus has been evolving over the past few years, but my 'friends' haven't evolved over the same time period.

I’m currently 25 yrs old and have little experience so these goals will likely evolve but I’m very motivated and focused so have no doubt that I’ll eventually reach whatever goals I set.

I like the initial approach and just know that it will continue to evolve as you get going.

If it's in jeopardy and there is equity, the foreclosure need to stop, and either catching it up or BK are the fastest options.The subject here seems to be evolving.

With all of the economic chaos and so many struggling, how are you, as small business owners, making changes to your businesses to ride the tide?

My 2009 business cut back plan is simple...
1- My lease ran out on my ...

You build the business into an automated passive-income-generation mechanism that can grow, evolve, and continue to provide returns long into the future.The investment is the BUSINESS, and the real estate is the underlying commodity being utilized to generate income.

I currently remotely manage an STR (although it's only a few hours away) using a combination of Evolve Vacation Rental network and technology such as Nexia/Schlage digital door locks and other automation hacks for guest communication. 

So jump in, learn, make connections and expect yourself and your 'job' to evolve.  

I must admit that as technology has evolved over the last couple decades I've become skeptical of the value agents bring to the process.

When I go to a real estate meetup, I offer my experiences to others who are new to the real estate market.   Sometimes, I notice that people who are doing their first deal focus more on the profit from the deal verses...