Keep in mind, the process of creating the appropriate set of permit documents may often exceed the timeline of funneling the permit through your local municipality.On that note, I encourage you to meet with the folks at the permit office where you'll be working and ask them to assist you in understanding the process, the expectations and the like.  

Meaning year over year the money is there but it is being devalued with the historic 2 to 3% annual inflation.So while leveraging to the hilt is also not encouraged it can make sense to take advantage of market opportunities in a good cycle.What I see people with millions do is keep cash flowing but watch out for the great deals.

I'm not encouraging anyone to invest their life's fortune in publicly listed REITs right now!

Below are some quick links to get engaged on this site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketsLastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

I would encourage you to listen to as many of the podcasts as possible and read through and post on the forums. 

I encourage you to look past "life's circumstances" and move forward. 

You must take risks, but, ensure that they are calculated risks.Below are some links to get you started.http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/ubghttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessLastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

@Jason you will be surprised at how fully featured our app is compared to a "full blown" desktop version, we encourage you to give us a try :).

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessREI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

Below are some quick links to get engaged on this site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketsLastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.