Based on my recent "lurking" this site appears to have a more professional and mature tone than many I have encountered, thus I felt compelled to join based on the quality of the interaction and value of the forum posts.  

Here's a recent NYT article on when the Gov will raise rates:http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/business/economy/fed-interest-rates.html

This isn't to say that I might not acquire the property via wholesaler but so far I've not ventured to.Definitely read, read, read, and interact.

utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational, thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars 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.

utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Continue to feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars 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.

Helps build trust with everyone you interact with on the site :)

If you have been wondering what's happening to my goal of $1M in 12 months through real estate Joint Ventures with Biggerpockets members...well, I've been busy in the past 6 weeks since my last update and the good news is: I am BACK and I promise to give you an update every week - every Saturday afternoon in fact.If this is the first time you're reading this post, read the link below (you will see why I started this $1M in 12 months goal and how I did in the first 20 weeks):https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/183925-make-1m-in-12-months-real-life-of-a-real-estate-investor-year-2Instead of just updating you BP Nation, I want this to be INTERACTIVE and a learning experience for you and for me.

Everyone reading this thread, whether you interact here or not, you must go over to Bills' blog post. here is the link.

Interacting with business-minded individuals have always been my top priority.