But like everyone has pointed out, a car is a tool, not a status symbol.

My bank approves me every time I walk through the door with my assessment using the analyzer tool that you get when you sign up as a pro.I honestly wouldn't have the gumption to do what I'm doing full time without it!

thanks great advice.i was curious because some investors recommend interest only mortgages to grow a portfolio faster but i just can't get past the loan to value ratio not changing at all.i like debt as a tool for growth just don't like it hanging over my head for THAT long.

As many have suggested, it would be one of primary investment tools to rent while living there (such as duplex or triplex) to take advantage of low interest rate.

I assume this because along w the Pro status you get access to all the analysis tools.

I went to Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh for school - my undergrad education is in Architecture so I have all the tools at my disposal to design value-add spaces and as a bonus I'm pretty good at coloring in between the lines.

You think that your empty house, full of material and appliances and tools is not an immediate Target for theft?

Any real estate attorney could provide you with an appropriate contract.There are contracts here in the FilePlace under tools tab.

I didn't want to continue to sit on the sideline with such a wonderful networking/educational tool at my disposal.

Get on Craigslist, Offer Up - start looking for deals on everything... water heaters, tools, lumber, etc.