In the worst case, there's a basement apartment I can also rent for $1,000/month.If this landlord in his 70's, has it paid off, collect 2 rents, one paying the taxes and utilities, one goes into his pocket, he's got the prefect retirement vehicles.

I also like the Communipaw area on Pine or Monitor streets near the light rail.

This is one of the streams of income that will help me actualize my personal investments.This is what I know I need to figure out:- Identify target market- Identify target area- Create a script- Develop a mailing list- Create a mailing piece- Code response vehicle- Test the campaign- Run the campaign- Handle customer responses- Analyze results of the campaignWhat else do I need to do besides actually start?

FHA is more strict on safety, railing etc than conventional.

this thread has gone off the rails!!!!  

I've been strategizing with the thought "how fast can I quit my day job" buuut because of the BP podcasts I listened to today I'm beginning to think of my full-time job as a vehicle to ramp up to my goal and beyond so that my growth rate can continue well beyond my corporate retirement wig an added layer of security.

You have a vehicle allowing you to invest tax-free, I suggest utilizing it to the fullest. 

She included a picture that looks like it was taken from the road while in her car, and there are at least 10 little kids hanging all over the porch and railings, and leaving trash everywhere.

I am looking for advice as to the best lending vehicle to use. 

You should be able to live frugally on far less than you presently spend on eating out, cable TV, cell phones, entertainment, gifts etc.Get rid of the cars and buy affordable used vehicles with cash, pay off all credit cards at the end of each month, work up your credit score and concentrate on increasing your income.