Make sure to review our self promotion rules if you mention your W-2 job so you don't get moderated.

Markets with stagnant or shrinking populations and jobs are not good for long term holds, however, the midwest in general doesn't lend itself well to short term holds due to the moderate appreciation.

I believe that you'll be far more successful in your search for human greed by looking at individuals with moderately high incomes and little net worth than you will by examining the motivations of self-made millionaires who built their fortunes investing in real estate. 

I think its important to exercise in moderation unless preparing for some kind of event.

Looking at business growth for our small Real Estate Team and what the primary objective will be for next year, goals supporting that objective, and what action plans will need to be initiated meet those goals.We set personal goals, family goals, and financial goals (business and personal).I have small daily goals I can easily meet and then set moderate 10 day goals to keep myself motivated (almost like a to do list).

You "out" a slick-worded scammer and get him to either close his account or have it closed for him by the moderators within 24 hours while I munch on popcorn reading the thread. :-)

Between purchases I just hold it in a no risk savings account with moderate interest (1.20% Ally)

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Be careful where you go when neighboring owners are not so civic minded.Low-moderate income housing can be profitable, generally you have a high demand and low initial capital outlay that boosts the bottom line.

I’ve been an agent for 8 years and have come a long way, but those early years were hard…it was survival mode!Real