After independence, the country was underpopulated and homesteading was prevalent - or else land was just taken from the indians etc. there are many advantages to having skin in the game.

I'm game. 

Without an option, you have no skin in the game.  

One of the biggest things I've learned that has helped accelerate my portfolio growth is..... it's a numbers game. 

Hey guys I'm new the wholesale game and I had a question.

Good way to get in the game and pick up discounted properties( SFR, and duplex) which owner occupied gets to bid on first.

Regardless of weather or not we eventually do rent it out, I am now finally ready to get back into the REI game and pursue it regularly, and build a robust portfolio of income producing properties.  

I like having an additional income, I like to crunch numbers, I like when my kids are with me when I go see properties so they learn business at early age, and I like to be a part of this game.

Like the inevitable just waiting for you to come around the corner so it can jump up and throw you off your game or halt your progress or sink your ship I guess....

Good person to speak to and he is not affiliated to any groups but his own company.Hope that helps as well Alex