Think I'll search for a doctors forum on the internet and ask there. :)

It gave this as a reason, "The housing market’s rebound has been restrained by the so-called shadow inventory of homes with mortgages at least 90 days delinquent, in foreclosure or already owned by banks, while foreclosures had been stalled since late 2010, when state attorneys general and federal regulators began investigating abuses by banks, including lost or doctored paperwork.

In my area, a $550 per-unit rent indicates you aren't going to be getting doctors, firefighters and cops as tenants - you'll be getting those people who are hanging on by their fingernails economically.

There is no one book, or one source, other than an experienced professional, that can begin to provide enough localized information to enable you to make informed decisions.Expecting that all "Real Estate Professionals" should be able to properly advise you regarding investment property is like expecting all Doctors to be able to perform heart surgery, or all accountants to know the intricacies of the tax code.

I've heard of doctors/lawyers loaning like $500,000 out at like 8%.

Asking about the different types of REI there are is like asking someone in the medical field about all the different types of specialists there are out there.There are heart doctors, heart surgeons, feet doctors, eye docs, ENT, radiology, neuro, blood, trauma, pediatricians, etc...See what I mean.

Keith,Admirable goals, however they're akin to saying you want to be a doctor.

Clearly she'll be a doctor/rocket scientist (yes, both!).

My girlfriend however, has been diagnosed with depression and anxiety and her doctor sugested that it would be extremly beneficial if we could get a pet (like a cat or small dog) because of all the benefits it provides to people who suffer from depression and anxiety.

Real estate is one of the few places where you can help people and make a good income besides a doctor or attorney... and you don't have to go to school until your 30 LOL!