I'm looking forward to using these skills to give an extra edge to my real estate ventures.I recently returned from France where I lived 2 years as a volunteer for my church.

I read 6 newspapers and 2 online news sites and an average of 1-2 NON-FICTION books per week.One other thing, people who are generally considered hard charging d**ks NEVER consider me "hard to get along with", they tend to consider me "normal".I'm a tireless volunteer for a couple of different organizations.

Try and apprentice anyone who may be rehabbing, or simply volunteer to help them out.

Another possibility is go to your local cancer hospital or children's hospital and volunteer some time.

@Ailini MisilukiREAPS is a club we are currently looking at and know a volunteer who helps the thing run and she has had nothing but great things to say about it.

Non-profits are frequently run by boards of volunteers, so the quality of programming is determined by how much time and effort the board member in charge of that chooses to put into it.

Also, NACA requires you live in the residence for the life of the loan and volunteer with the organization 5 times a year.

I will be returning to school in a full-time graduate capacity in the Fall and am currently working as a VISTA volunteer for a non-profit agency.

Network, volunteer in real estate and community groups (like habitat for humanity or neighborhood redevelopment groups), always keep an eye out for opportunities.

The trouble I have with HOAs is they are ran by a board of volunteers that lack the experience and knowledge to take on that kind of responsibility most of that time and if there is a Managment company they can get stuck following the boards lead.I do own condos (early on purchases)and try to stay active on the board to make sure I have a controlling stake on changes and influence on the way the property is being steered.Your in Buffalo Grove with the proximity to areas like Grayslake, lake Zurich, & round Lake where there are plenty of single family deals getting better rents for the same cost of a condo and maybe even a lower price.