The problem is that i cant relate what im reading to real life scenario

Such is the life of a New Yorker.I like Indianapolis for several reasons, first among them is the cash-flow opportunities.

Bird dogging may not pay money but the knowledge you will gain may change your life not to mention you are gaining experience.

Hands on real life experience is the way to go!

I have lived in Pittsburgh my entire life, and in the last few years became interested in real estate after completing extended research before purchasing my first home.

Good points everyone - Jon, you touched on something that I think is desperately lacking in the education system, and that is practical "life" knowledge - this especially pertains to financial know-how, even stuff as simple as balancing a checkbook.

MikeFirst thing I would do is to look at Rochester again and ask yourself do you really want to spend the rest of your life there?

Bottom line, I gave a real life example of a poor quality agent (with all details necessary) and you immediatley chimed in to defend how it is not in the sellers best interest, yada, yada.

The government- sponsored enterprise known as Farmer Mac said it boosted capital by $50 million after issuing preferred stock and retiring other debt.

I'm not really looking at being a landlord for the rest of my life.