I just couldn't see holding it when that $200 could explode any minute when i know all the units need to be reroofed soon, the parking lot redone, the patio fences replaced, etc.

In the past areas had exploded with no reason other than the psychology that we have to buy or....I buy in areas that I know are building up for industry and economic areas.

Maybe by giving my friend a lease option that explodes in 120 days with a downpayment equal to the cash he needs for the new house?

I am in the Flint area and you and I both know our areas are exploding with investment properties as renters are everywhere!

Many RE text books have exploded views of a house, showing the parts from the vapor barrier at a foundation up to the overlap of shingles, the ridge cap at the top of a roof.

I've heard Myrtle Beach is exploding right now.

Nashville is growing high income jobs, which is exploding the prices of their housing market.  

This area has exploded in the last few years and is very expensive.

And it's funny how you will work harder and it stay motivated and enthusiastic about the next deal, when your doing it with the primary goal of helping someone get into nice home they will love and enjoy living in and raising their family.Once I changed my primary goal to helping my tenants not just helping myself, my growth exploded.  

You will most definitely find a wealth of information and resources on this site.Depending upon your focus, the midwest market, specifically Indianapolis, is a growing and exploding market for real estate opportunities.