You start running into more homeless squatters and neighbors being loud, drinking, and smoking weed in plain sight.

I'll be hosting another happy hour networking event and would like to invite everyone to come out, have some drinks, share stories and pass along business cards.

There are a number of ways to have it YOUR way when investing - Ask the seller to loan it to youDo an installment down payment agreementGive the seller a note - pay him a percentage of the rent you will be collectingGive the seller a post dated check - post dated for 2 yearsOffer a blanket mortgage on another property you ownAsk seller to repair something (we call it the"Front Porch clause) instead of him doing it, he gives a check in that amount ($50,000) that it will take to do the repair - you endorse the check and give it back to him as the down-payment.Borrow SOFT MONEY on another property you ownBring a limited partner in on the deal - they borrow money on their property - you pay them back over time with a nice interest and don't forget a buy out clauseAsk your girl friend, your Mother or drinking buddies - offer a free apartment for a limited amount of timeAsk the owner to finance 100% of the deal - keep him in as a limited partner Offer 20% more for the building if the seller will take back a principal only mortgage (that is without interest) offer a balloon payment and split notes.Ask the seller to let you manage the building for a year - collect the rents and make improvements from the rents receivedOwner financing with split notes (details on this to come)Proposal to the owners daughter - make friends with the seller's wife - let him know you really want this property - beg for help - tell him you are a nice person - just getting started Offer a Hybrid offer - offer less - improve the building and give seller 20% of the profitsTry a Delayed Settlement with right of possession and subject to the mortgage - you make payments until settlement 1-2 years later.

Set yourself up for success by living below your means, which means don't eat out a lot, don't drink everyday (assuming your of age), etc.

He's also a 40+ year old bachelor who smokes and drinks.. alot!

My LinkedIn profile actually says "Self Unemployed Beer Drinking expert".

take that fire hose of knowledge and drink up as much as you can.

The cost is free but bring money for food/drinks if you want!)

Yes, I'm always down to meet up and chat real estate over a drink. 

Lets meet up grab a bite to eat and/or a drink and network with like minded individuals.Our first meeting will be: Tuesday February 10, 2013 at 7pm @O'Leary's Restaurant 3828 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Saint louis, MO 63127Please RSVP through this link: Meetup.com Hope to see you there!