It provides an interesting historical perspective on the nuts and bolts of RE development. 

I worked my butt off and got some low hanging fruit. 

Finally, it will allow you to manage yourself to get the nuts and bolts of real estate investing down pat. 

We are mostly growing tomatoes, potatoes and carrots but this year planning to to grow an orchard consisting of fruit trees.

I dont know but i feel that im missing something to do deals, its been months and its really driving me nuts that figuring out what needs to be done to do deals from finding them to funds to actually seeing the "due diligence" happen.

My family thinks I am nuts for wanting to invest my time, money, and energy into real estate but I know its the path to financial freedom.Can anyone direct me to any private money lenders?  

I can't think of a worse thing to do than own a handful or a few LOW end rentals.. it will drive you NUTS. 

I bought a short sale in an attempt to get a little bit of a deal since the market here in Seattle/Tacoma area is pretty nuts.

I suspect he bought a low end house one time and it was not fruitful.. 

Everyone is floored, but half a million can make anyone go nuts apparently.