And/or maybe we've found the one type of investing that @Jay Hinrichs has not done.I wish I knew what I now know about REI when I was volunteering in San Quentin state prison.... 

I have found that being active on the forums is a great way to network.

That one my student found on.................................................Wait for it.........................................Loopnet.  

The Veterans basic entitlement amount can be found HERE.

I have found a new agent that I've been working well with and has been able to get me results in a timely manner and really seems to care about my interest and building a solid relationship.

The house should still sell for what they owe me if not I would bid the high bid, get the property back, fix the roof and do it againas I said we have found with owner finance I can sell the property for 20 to 25% more than current market value so when the balloon hits in five years and they pay it off I have enough money to do it again with a similar property. 

If you are looking for some books to read, send me a message and i'd be happy to share a few that I found extremely helpful. 

Hey, so the other day a I was talking to another student at my university about our schools financials, and found out most if not all schools publish a financial statement.  

Chicago's market is very expensive (for me at least) and my girlfriend has very expensive taste as well so the cheapest place i have found was 800k for a 4-plex. 

I found the BP podcast a few weeks ago and am thrilled to find such a wonderful place to listen, learn, and participate with fellow investors!