Slower economic growth and weaker employment levels can help in containing inflation.

The people I attract are "payment buyers" so I know going in there will be a certain level of fallout.

I have been lurking this forum for the past few weeks and am amaized at the level of information and resources available.

Alot of this does depend on your age (level of risk/opportunity) and banking connections.

Its a great read for learning the basics of financial management.There are ways to make money in real estate with little or no starting capital - wholesaling, birdogging, lease options, owner carries, and contract for deeds - but understand that unless you learn to be diligent and disciplined with what you have now, then when you do get more you will just be broke at a higher level.

what rehab skills do you have that you won't have to pay someone else for?

Clearly, each person brings different levels of risk, abilities, etc to the table and have to select a strategy that suits their personalties, preferences, etc.

Having done this twice already and getting ready to do it again... the SEC has some very specific rules about these kinds of things.Most of the rules captured under a generic term called 'Blue Sky Laws" deal with how you approach different levels of investors...

Now there are learned negotiating/people skills that can help you lead people in any situation.

if you're eager to start, but lacking skills and experience, you can make up for it with a good agent (but you're paying for it).