I have investor buddies that have master the art of Lease Purchase and actually rents these homes out to tenants while having the property under contract with the owner.

Hi,My name is Art.

I currently reside in Stephens City, VA and am seeking knowledge and expertise of the members of this great community.I've read many books/articles that describe the art of using OPM (Other People's Money) and I would love nothing better than to learn/see/experience this first hand.Any and all of your comments, suggestions, help and/or guidance is greatly appreciated.Looking forward to creating those lasting relationships.Best,Jason Brackens

Napoleon Hill, Dale Carnegie, Gitomer, Rich Dad/ Poor Dad, Cashflow Quadrant, Trump's "Think Big & Kick ***" and "Think Like a Billionaire"), I'm working on the Trump University's "Real Estate 101", and I've got "The Art of The Deal", "The Best Real Estate Advice I Ever Recieved, and Kiyosaki's "The Real Book of Real Estate", plus about a dozen more on their way from Amazon (Thanks to a bunch of loose change and the CoinStar machine offering no 8.9% fee by choosing an Amazon gift card rather than cash)I WAS going to check out one of the local AREIA meetings last night but clearly last night just wasn't the night for me (got out of work late, had directions on my blackberry and the battery died, then my car overheated in traffic...

Propaganda: The art of influencing a population with misinformation and beliefs that supports an agenda, usually with a policial goal.

@Austin M. to determine the businesses that are excluded, we look at Sect 1202(e)(3)(A):(A) any trade or business involving the performance of services in the fields of health, law, engineering, architecture, accounting, actuarial science, performing arts, consulting, athletics, financial services, brokerage services, or any trade or business where the principal asset of such trade or business is the reputation or skill of 1 or more of its employees,The new tax plan specifically allows engineering and architecture businesses to take the deduction.

Being on the coast, there's a sea breeze that makes the humidity bearable and it's more of a small town feel (since you don't want the big city) with lots of great art, festivals and other quality of life aspects (not counting the occasional hurricane).Sounds to me like you need a big ol' road trip to find the place that appeals to you most.

Is selling home made arts and crafts on Etsy or Ebay a home business?  

A telling portion of a quote that follows:  "...art, land, and gold are the things that last."

I have worked as a restaurant designer for about 4 years in Toronto and now work as a art director (set design) in the feature film industry.