Growing up it was always my dream to play in the big leagues.

Not ready to give up my Major League dream, I decided I wanted to continue playing.

You mentioned oil heaters and I immediately knew I may be out of my league.

What is complicated is the gov-mint working in concert with the Ivy League geniuses to design away risk using elaborate securities and having their buddies in the ratings agencies price the risk incorrectly.

Certainly out of my league.

Will do in fact i think im going to put it up as my avatar (i kind of promise biggerpro that i would) seeing how i think SuperMan is a little out of my league!

Hello BP,I have heard some investors mention they try to be present when the appraiser shows up at a home they have recently rehabbed and are selling, to make good with the appraiser and discuss all the improvements and added value to the home while the appraiser walks through...I have never personally done this but I have an appraisal scheduled on one of my properties for sale this week, and wanted to get some input from BP members on whether this is a good move and a potential benefit to the appraisal value, or just Busch league.

I'm trying to walk the line between doing work myself to save money on contractors and getting contractors involved for things that are out of my league so that I can reduce carrying costs.

This area south of 565 is the site for the new minor league baseball stadium, along with a shopping district.

Which probably means that you are enjoying positive cash flow as well as capital appreciation, both good things.As for the down 40-50% stuff, again I am a champion of diversification, if your investments take a 40% loss, you need someone new to manage your investment.