No, the head of the Fed is appointed by the President but is a private business.Their purpose isn't to benefit society, it is to keep banks from failing.

You are encouraging the hottest pitches and you might fall for it.

Any words of encouragement or advice?

Finding parking at the beach could be as difficult as finding it for a regular vehicle.The city has encouraged development.  

@Thomas SehonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I wonder why the government isn't encouraging more people to become developers compared to the money they are putting into VCsWhat would be a good step by step approach to becoming a developer?

If you still promote them on your platform my opinion is that you need to encourage them to work on their communication skills towards the customer...

I think it’s a bad idea for anyone too make a decision like this based on what society says it has to make sense for you.

It’s always encouraging to connect with fellow investors who are on a similar journey.If you're considering the Midwest, I highly recommend exploring markets like Indianapolis.

Bigger Pockets is a breathe of fresh air in a society where branding and marketing are overplayed.