Why do you think employors would rather hire someone with a music or arts degree, perhaps history or english major than a highschooler?

I am used to having to earn creatively everything I've got - the market gives me nothing in Ohio.  

I believe I was the first to break the Berkeley rent control boards little kingdom of pushing around landlords and making them dance for their amusement.

One of the locals, however, did strongly suggest one of the college girls with us last trip lose her sorority "Zeta" tee shirt because evidently "Los Zetas" is the most violent Mexican mafia drug cartel in Mexico and they would not be amused.   

The two aren't mutually exclusive but generally reflect a mind set about what you perceive your energy level is, your current life style and job commitment and whether real estate is a muse calling your name or a vehicle that provides cash so you can pursue your other passions.  

If the rents depress in the next 5 years to where I first bought them, substantially below market rents, the great thing about the commercial loans I am using is that they are on 20 year amortization schedule and a few of these loans will be reduced substantially in a 5 year period.  

Specific update for amusement.

What I really find amusing is someone who finds fault with me in the forums and then PMs me for advice, LOL A one page real estate purchase contract, IMO, is one of the most niave and reckless ideas I have seen on any real estate investor site.

Currently, I am using Redfin, Zillow, Trulia.

Pier businesses are hoping legislators will consider “decoupling” the pier from the rest of the amusement park industry since it’s an “open air, free access” venue.