You will have vacancies in a college environment unless you have a unique property that the kids love.

Additionally, the RD program is giving me a lot of structure, the context to put it all together, and a fun "team environment" in which to learn.

While it's prudent to stick to your numbers, there's probably a shift that needs to be accepted as far as what constitutes a good deal in this current environment.  

What can't be crunched is reading the tea leaves to see if the environment (unique businesses to support rentals etc) moving forward offers the sustainability that a investor needs to see returns off said investments. 

Reason why don't want to get anything in the bad area is the reason me and my family will be living there, and I don't need my kids being exposed to that environment.

I have been in offices where all the agents do is complain about the market, their clients, etc.Today, I work in a very positive environment where everyone is happy and willing to help each other.

I'm with J Scott... if you're in a target rich market, keep flushing your money through as quickly as possible... if you're in a more arid environment maximize the potential from each deal you do find to maximize your total profit.

I intend to join next month and yes, based on conversations with the coordinators with the club, they've got a REALLY good organization that really fosters a learning environment and supports investors.

Through market stabilization that negates the necessity for price deflation due to short sales and foreclosures in the current restricted lending environment.

In my experience--and I've made at least 100 inquiries with various hard money lenders--there are no "true hard money lenders" in this environment.