For future deals, it might be a good idea to shop around to a more investor friendly firm.

Even when I ran my multi-state public accounting firm, I still dabbled in buying and selling single family homes.

I am a firm believer in the free market.

Absolutely not -- Keep in mind I'm coming from the mindset of a wholesale firm that sells many deals monthly to various investors dealing with various contractors so every scenario is a little different.

I am, however, a firm believer that it's never a bad idea to dream big.

However, the firms had drawn scrutiny long before the crisis because lawmakers believed their implicit government backing gave them a competitive edge in the mortgage market.

Women owned firms now account for nearly 40 percent of U.S. businesses according to the Center for Women’s Leadership at Babson College http://www3.babson.edu/CWL/research/Myths-and-Realities-of-Women-Entrepreneurs.cfmIs this just another glass ceiling?

Do you/ your firm look at notes from all states or do you specialise in a certain area or field?

Does anybody have any opinions on whether or not it would be worth it to pursue this degree or would it be better to just start out at a development firm and go from there?

Many law street firms and rating agencies were raking in big bucks on fees generated by these investments.