It is akin to fishing.

The deal I am working happened over a beer and a fishing pole actually.

I know this is a bit of a fishing expedition, but any thoughts on how to use public record information constructively, or any thoughts on how I can structure my next communication more effectively, are appreciated.

Create enough passive income that I can buy a nice house on the lake in my hometown along with a boat and a couple fishing poles hahaId spend a lot of time traveling as well.  

Best towns around MT i think would be good investment areas would be Missoula, Butte, white fish, Helena.I know someone is going to mention Bozeman but I personally think the real estate there is over priced.The desirable area in Missoula would be the South hills but if you can get a killer deal closer to the University i would say jump on it.

@Stone Saathoff  Hell no , We have a dog , a cat , fish , gerbils and horse shoe crabs .

A fish knows his own pond the best.Good Luck! 

I would look for a blue ocean somewhere near this red ocean and find a way to fish there.

heads up for rollzI played full time for 1 year, I wasn't good enough to pull good money and was miserable (fish on a heater 100%) so moved on, my hourly plummeted when I went full time, glad I tried thought.

Friday and Saturday nights A&C Fish is open.