That is the real driver for me.

The tech industry, a significant employment driver, continues to see growth, attracting both established companies and startups.

We landlords have all of their information - driver's license & social security numbers, income details, where they have lived, etc.

Driver around all the streets and look for vacant houses.

Key driver to usage is kids! 

If appreciation is the big driver here, for me at least, it wouldn't be a strong enough case for me to purchase something so expensive that hurts cashflow that much, especially as a first property.  

Listen to this report of what Bank of America is involved in:Bird Flu Distributed by Dept of Homeland Security Drivers paid in cash by Bank of Americahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?

The primary driver for going Pro was so I could create a BP meetup, and help facilitate networking in my local area, but I'm curious on how I should go about doing it.  

In my home state of SC, all I had to do was present my drivers license with my birth date and residence address. 

You will need your own car and drivers license.In return for spending a lot of time running around, you will get to spend some valuable time learning how the rehabbing and house flipping business works - you can accompany us as we analyse deals, submit offers, negotiate with sellers, plan renovation scopes, manage contractors and deliver a finished product to an investor.