I can neither buy nor let alone REI locally as I live in the DC metro area which is extremely unaffordable in terms of real estate.

This firm is the largest of its kind in terms of premium placements.

I think in terms of buy and hold, it's a positive situation.Good luck in your search.

Your information is vague and high-level, and is essentially a teaser to entice people to provide you their email address in return for your book, which may or may not be worth it.If you start seriously contributing to the forum -- as opposed to trying to use the forum to help yourself -- than I can vouch for the fact that you will be repaid in terms of networking and traffic to your site.But, until you start seriously contributing -- as opposed to just cutting and paste vague high-level ideas from your book -- you're going to take heat from some people here.Btw, it's clear that you are knowledgeable and have a lot to contribute...we're not beating you up because we don't believe that; we're beating you up because you haven't indicated that you want to really use your knowledge and experience to help those here as much as you want to help yourself.This is a tough crowd.Yup, we are.

Anyone who pays full prior to completion is just asking for trouble in terms of time frame and more.

In terms of small amount of garbage, it's actually not that small. 

I want to build a multi-billion $ enterprise through real estate and then shift into tech, (possibly real estate in space if the tech is there in a couple decades) so everything I read I think about in terms of systems and growth and sustainability.

I can also see what i can do in terms of helping the hoarder find a new place.Thanks again for all the suggestions.

Just a few quick Pros and cons I see for each in terms of REI;More Money:  Can save up for down payments/ renovations quicker and more frequently.More Time:  Easier to manage current investments / more time to search MLS and the streets for new potential deals...Any input / opinions / stories would be greatly appreciated!

In terms of net worth, low leverage is a good thing.