You put your money into something and it earns more money.I have no statistics to back this up, but I think most people don't particularly like their job.

Of course if the dollar tanks into the crapper, until it's like a Peso; we would be THRILLED to start earning Amero's instead wouldn't we?

I started with less than that , kept adding to it, and within a few short years I was buying my first rental property with the earning from it.

I think that most of the bad earnings news are already reported as the companies that lost their shirt with bad investments have already reports bad earnings once or twice.You can say what you want about the dollar, but all the more reason for money on the sidelines to own assets instead of waiting around longer.

Dont let the worry of a rental license stop you from earning a big payday on the backend of that sandwich lease!

But as far as reducing the taxes due before any type of (tax sale) auction this is not normally done.

That would reduce the tax I would have otherwise.

One tenant on Sec. 82) Price: $400.000 (Quad) listing was reduced by $200k (don't know reason) Owner pays utilities, tenants pay elec., gas 4 units rent for $1150 a monthBoth require 20% down and 6.75% for 30 years as an investor loan from FHA.Not sure of Appraised value for quad.

I am not saying that is a bad thing as you SHOULD be paid for your services, only to point out your opinionated statement does not come without bias.Alfred,If you are not "too hot" on retirement or tax deferred vehicles, you need to get hot as they are one of the greatest strategies/advantages to planning for retirement.I would NOT suggest you pull the cash out with your 20 month deferred plan as you will not only pay the marginal tax rate on the withdrawl, but you will also get hit with an additional 10% penalty.That said, you will basically end up with only 1/2 of your funds after taxes and penalties.I would strongly urge you to reconsider that course of action and educate yourself more on the subject, both right here on BP and any other sources such as books, news articles, programs, etc.If you are self-employed, I believe the solo 401k and now, the 401(a) plan to be a great choice over the SDI.For those you are not self employed, the SDI is a great feature, much more beneficial than IRA accounts managed by others who ONLY care about how many fees and commissions they can earn from you, regardless of the fact that you make or lose money.There are several legal and moral strategies to use qualified plan funds and benefit yourself outside of the plan all while benefiting the plan at the same time.

I guess my main focus would be to earn capital for investing.