There is also a pretty awesome loan program as a portfolio line with Mountain America Credit Union here in Utah.  

It resonates with my experience studying abroad for a year in Latin America when I was in college.At the same time, it does not come with a retirement plan so I figured that I better get started figuring it out myself.From looking at my situation, it seems that the best place to start would be a small multi family property, most likely a duplex.

I feel real estate is the best opportunity in America today and that why I stuck it out through these rough times.

along with 60% of America,Uh, check your math.

I would like to start my investing career in America, as I truly believe the market is still both affordable and offers promise for a stable future.

Pittsfield (one of our favorite cities as a service town to the berkshires with good restaurants and infrastructure from the GE days) just opened a co-working space, as did North Adams and others "japanification of america"--quality of middle-class corporate life is eroding just as cities are becoming wealthier, leading to longer 1.5-2 hr commutes as standardf--as a result, these areas are becoming more competitive. 

Only in America.

I had great success with America's Preferred Home Warranty.   

I have checked with US Bank and Bank of America but the differences were not significant enough for me to open an account with them.

Been living around the world the last 10 years, mainly in Asia and South America.