Certain forums are private for LPs only, and those with GP memberships cannot access those forums.

As I'm sure you can imagine, it's been incredibly difficult for even the claims adjustors to gain access to the properties.

Living in the worst unit each year and fixing it up-- the equity gain is just going to be phenomenal.

Its actually really common in my mind for real estate failures especially like these deals were you dont really have access to your money..

To Sum it up, its a good idea if you can exceed the cost of capital (higher rate than your cost of debt) with what you earn on your heloc/debt you pull out and invest.The question is how much gains above is enough to substantiate the risk of your variable interest rate, well thats up to your personal investing criteria.

For properties in Central Ohio, you can access records through the Franklin County Recorder's Office, which provides a public records search tool to help you look up property details, including any liens.

By working for a larger corporation you are gaining an unfair advantage, by letting them train and develop you (while you are getting paid) and you do real estate on the side.This idea is not from me, read RichDad. 

China manipulates there currency and the situation to gain from such trade imbalance.

So I just wanted to present the raw facts, hear everyone's opinions, and obviously gain some knowledge and tips from investors! 

It also requires gaining a level of sophistication and knowledge that not everyone has the time, inclination or ability to do.