While RealEstate Fraudis probably a growth Industry Nation-wide, therecan be no doubt : South Florida has got to bethe #1 " Proving Ground" for New Products and"recycling" of the old when it comes to Fraud!

Their chart also shows the job growth for those areas.

I'd imagine there are really big buyers who have the ability to gobble up alot of properties but what about smaller investors who can maybe only buy one a year or so?

., are used to simplify the equation and are not dissimilar to anyone analyzing stocks who uses a price to growth ratio rule of thumb (PEG ratio) or price to earnings ratio (P/E) rule of thumb.

He went and checked it out and said it was beyond his ability as it appeared to halfway to the street\.

Conventional loans usually lead to a slower close, and I am hoping to create the ability to work on multiple properties at the same time.In my experience, conventional lending requires the property to be inhabitable at the time of purchase, ie. roof, plumbing, etc.

Forgive the rant, looks like you have the motivation but you've been headed down the wrong road for your abilities and knowledge.

We did a hotel deal that was finalized in getting a commitment on the phone in probably about 30 minutes, but: That isn't done by just anyone unless you name is Walton or Gates or Buffet or other very wealthy folks, where you might have some opportunity or cause and the investor(s) have knowledge of your offering, your reputation, your abilities to perform and where that fund raiser has the financial expertise and social skills to carry off such a commitment.

I know when I get a Kuvasz it has the ability to become a "bully dog" but they are more sheperd dogs than anything.

Getting engaged in the forums made investing real for me and it jump started my growth as an investor.