A buried leech field is not obvious, you can't observe the use.

Looking to network with other local investors to share ideas/observations, contacts, and investment strategies. 

i'm with scott. i was able to sign in and observe. it may be my own fault, but i was expecting a greater amount of interaction between members. perhaps if it was going to be used for a roleplay, maybe a youtube video or recording would have been more suitable (and dar easier to follow). i was often confused when the roleplay was going and when it wasnt. i think scott had some valid questions that werent addressed. i signed off before the q&a session at the end so i cannot comment on that. perhaps that section would have been better for scotts questions, but i can understand his frustration on not waiting around. i certainly look forward to getting chats going more often. i appreciate bill and will taking time out of their day (on football sunday) to educate. in time, i think the chat will be more polished for everyone.

Properties would be found while doing my 5,000 miles of travel every 6 weeks.I would observe the property from the street.

Problem is, the home ownership rate (at least where I live) is at an all-time high, and even with the subprime woes I don't think this will significantly impact that.My observation (I am not yet a landlord BTW, but I do a lot of research:) is that vacancy rates seem to be improving, but rents haven't really moved (yet?).

I can't tell you where/how to invest, but I will make a general observation.  

Any observations or thoughts on the subject? 

Whether it be from personal experience or recent trends that you've observed.

So a lot of it was just learned by observation.

I'm neither a lover nor a hater of JPOW, I will try to summarize fairly, and make it clear where it's my opinion/notes/observations/commentary being interjectedSome notes (my commentary in parenthesis):- The rate hikes have slowed. 0.5% instead of the "normal" 0.75%.