When I was 12 years old, I sat with a Greek/American Guy watching one of his very large apartment buildings burn to the ground, complete with people jumping to their deaths.I learned a lot from him---don't let an opportunity to call go unused.

Also be aware you can get sign up bonus from every major carrier, so you can get points with Delta, United and American.

In short, basic functions of government and society that we take for granted, education, police, law... they are not existing here. 

Check out the book "American Nomads," which is kind of the original book all about the trend toward medium-term rentals and remote work.

Hello Bigger Pockets my name is Gordon Meadows of North American Energy and the Mine and Oil Owners Consortium.

Try Neighbors Credit Union and/or American Eagle Credit Union if you're looking to bank locally.

It's the way most Americans build wealth. 

A friend is with American and she is put up in motel'hotels with one other female or by herself.

Current meetups I recommend:Bigger Pockets Pittsburgh / WPREIA: https://www.facebook.com/WpreiaPittsburghReia/SWIG (SouthWest PA Investors Group): http://www.swpainvestorsgroup.com/ACRE (American Congress of Real Estate):http://www.acrepgh.org/ClubPortal/ClubStatic.cfm?

I think its like 67% of American families own pets.