Take an income approach course from the Appraisal institute.  

Their purpose is to provide access to land and housing to people who are otherwise denied access; to increase long-term community control of neighborhood resources; to empower residents through involvement and participation in the organization; and to preserve the affordability of housing permanently."

We have been investing for over 10 years and own several rentals and multi family properties.Looking forward to participating in the discussions.

Thanks for participating in the conversation.

What are some institutions you would suggest (particularly in Indiana and Ohio)3) Mostly to Canadians – seeing that I am settled in Canada, with a girl who will probably be my wife, will this impact my ability to use my RRSP funds under the First Time Home Buyers plan?.

I continued to grow my knowledge buy reading books, listening to NUMEROUS podcast, and joining Bigger Pockets (I have been a member a couple weeks and just been reading and not participating). 

One can only hear Josh and Brandon tell one to start participating in the site so many times before finally giving in. 

The model will work in any RE project as long as all parties are willing to participate in their principle roles.

To the contrary, most private/hard money lenders (i.e. non-institutional lenders) can usually close in a few days to a few weeks.  

@Chris ClothierThe signs of foreclosures are reappearing in the states I frequent, also many properties were bought by institutional investors, so I expect a huge buyers market on the horizon, if you do it wisely.