Because I am a Futures trader, I can understand Cycles and Demographics using Age Related Spending Cycles made the study of Economics understandable for me.

Adding to that, oil companies are still laying off their workers quarterly and the benefits for ex-employees who were laid off are coming to an end soon or have already ended.

I didn't really understand what you meant by "submit performing notes" sounds like some site was saying submit offers got a spin in terms, but I get it, I think, you're looking for notes to purchase or acquire.My concern, initially is actually dealing with your own money, as most starting out try to buy and then flip the note, which is brokering, and your asking for buyers indicates that.Speed is pretty much a syndication of traders that I believe trades pretty much between themselves in a limited market. 

But we have a Trader Joes and a Pool!

Would it work if I made this into 12 payments as follows... for ex.. if rent is 1000/month then the total rent due would be 12 X 1000 = 12000.

I buy from Whole Foods and Traders Joe, occasionally from Safeway.

If you did that as a Wall Street trader, they would write books about you.

But also worry if there will be a fire, a strike, utility price increases, and how to feed the workers.He said the best investment was when my mother started investing in FX (forex). no strike, or fire. its risky but if you do it right very profitable.

For ex: could you live there for a bit and then turn it into a investment property for 2 years, then move back and make it your primary?

The assets of a restaurant trade really low.Equipment etc. goes for maybe 20 cents on the dollar when sold to a restaurant supply house.