This has been argued many times on BP, so for the sake of this thread I will assume investing means all forms of real estate investing discussed on BP (wholesaling, rehabbing, holding property, etc).

This money benefits the economy (although it could definately be argued which is more beneficial) no matter who purchases these items with their money recieved from government spending be it a REI or.

@DeWayne Mann - in full disclosure here are the groups focused on fighting the lead ordinance...landlords in Toledo have banded together and filed a lawsuit to fight the ordinance (those that haven't invested in becoming a lead inspector to profit from the ordinance).Adam and I have been respectfully polar on the topic.The lawsuit should be concluded this coming month, I personally will be thrilled when it's resolved one way or the other.Here is the current status of the Toledo Lead Ordinance lawsuit: (we should be done with each side mailing letters to the judge, I believe we have about 500 pages total between the sides)http://lcapps.co.lucas.oh.us/onlinedockets/Docket....Here's the link to download the latest reading material...each side is playing debate team with them arguing their side in the letters.

(e) Going back to (b) the case being made has nothing to do with a protected class.So that would be my reasoning why this is not an issue, and I would be willing to argue that in front of the judge.

Google " ABC school of real estate reviews".In class vs online/at home- Both times I chose to take the online/ at home courses because I was too busy with school to attend the full time classes.

Rather than trying to argue this out, why don't we just accept each others opinion?  

I still argue that a few investment properties do not require a CPA if you're knowledgeable with TurboTax.  

You are right, contractors do not need to be certified, but they need a lot of qualifications to run this loan successfully, I a not talking about 1x, I am talking about hundreds of times, with dozens running simultaneous, you want that type of experience, because that contractor has the proper resources to carry the project financially, competent staff to run and hit the timelines, and engage with the complexity of the appraisals, inspections, consultants, it can be daunting, if you do not have the proper infrastructure, you will not have a pleasant experience, the resource you reference, is very legit, they do a very exhaustive screening on contractors, they verify financials, background and experience, but I am not arguing with your point, you are correct.

The ABC's of Real Estate Investing & The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy - Solid detail on the process as well as case studies and advice based on personal experience.4.

Probably tough to argue with them about it at this point.