NO, but I am happier and have properties now with more coming. 

As investors, yes we make money this way but you have to consider the value you bring them and yourself and not just strictly profits.I would much rather try to find a valuable property in a decent neighborhood, although it may take time and a lot of searching, in the end you'll be much happier that you did.

You will definitely be happier living in San Diego.  

The happier guests, the more they'll share with their friends and the more they'll be willing to come back.  

I can bring my own money to the table but if I can use OPM I am happier :)Other then your own pocket - where are investors raising capital for rehab?

I actually did the other side in PEX and I am happier with that.

I'd planed to use the two years out of country to invest my money into hard money lenders or private, to get the most use out of my bucks while i'm gone. i found BP through the BP podcast on Itunes through mixergy an episode interviewing Joshua Dorkin, and could not be happier to find BP :)i had interest in real estate when i was a little kid about 12 of age, and have now come to my interest again 8 years later at an age of 20. i have a dream of becoming on of the most successful people to ever walk this earth. i know, crazy kid here talking big. but that's just me. its awesome to be here, I'm super pumped to learn and experience this spectacular business for the next many years. thank you if you read this, though its long. this was Hans Ravn from Denmark and talk soon ;)ps. if you have anything to ask, just leave a comment and i will write back :)

The happier I am the longer I live and the more money I make, save and invest. 

The new licensed contractor has worked on 8 other deals for me and I couldn't be happier.  

I really wished I knew about biggerpockets when I was a bit younger, but am happier I at least found such a great site.