Has anyone heard anything related to this - the Feds, through the SEC, is planning on capping the returns on private platform investments?

This new incident was on a production platform, not a drilling platform.

Hello AllMy name is Steven and I'm located in Toronto, Ontario.I'm a freelance software engineer with 20 years of experience in designing and developing enterprise level applications in a variety of industries which has included, development of a loan origination platform that has funded almost a half billion dollars worth of loans.

I think of it as combination of a social network and simple blogging platform for real estate professionals.

I guess I'll do as you suggested and go sit in at a few sheriff sales before I actually bid because I dont want to take a gamble on a dud property.

You can see similar economics at top law firms, where associates work 80 or more hours per week for several years for the 10% chance of making partner with a 7-figure income.It appears as if some people have a natural tendency to gamble and these are the ones who decide to start businesses.

Not only is getting started quick and easy, but the biggest perk is that you've got a built in network of members who bring instant access to your posts.We're looking for your suggestions on how we can improve the blogging platform and our various blog directories within the site.

I noticed you are in California.Many investors are not purchasing there that live there.They are looking at Florida,Georgia,etc. where you can buy multiple properties cheap that cash flow well.California tends to be more of a speculative market where the markets can swing wildly and many take a gamble on appreciation.You just need to define what you want your plan to be.About what range do you have to put down??

And yesterday Amazon kicked wikileaks off its cloud platform.

investment in the stock market which is akin to gambling IMHO, buying a business which comes with its own set of issues...or real estate...and of course...working for someone else...i have a finance background...tried the stock market..got burnt...looked at many businesses/franchises to buy...nothing made the cut....plus it was overwhelming to buy a business...i also have a full time job in San Fran for a large large company and i hate the thought of going to work.. and now tht i have my properties i deal with one property manager...who deals with tenants etc...i love the independence and cannot wait for a few years before i can afford to quit my job...i think it is the prospect of being financially free that gives me an added rush...