Netflix stock...I think three buck range then compared to 120 something now....if I got in the Delorean I would not be greedy, just pick up 10k shares or so......

I might have to pick your brain about it at some point.

In 2012, at the suggestion of my financial advisor, I picked up a couple rental properties in Highlands Ranch and they've performed quite well.  

All I can say is when I picked that first rental payment up I was hooked and I realized that investing in properties was in my future.

Selling properties to random customers for years seems to be a really round about way to invest in real estate.

Agreed, yes I know there are some really Bad areas in PSL, and I personally would be hesitant to pick the right areas, without some serious research.

I think it is better to focus on your ability to buy at a discount in different markets than assign random letters to areas.

Originally posted by @Mary Ann Casey:My go-to spots have been Home Depot and Lowes, Oakland's Habitat for Humanity,  I agree - Habitat for Humanity usually has really great deals - we were able to pick up some $40 light fixtures for $5 and $75 fans for $10 - many things you can find are still in good condition - they have great deals on nails , screws, used paint ( it's not in the shape of a house)  etc.  

Decided 3 years ago that buying duplexes in the nicest parts of Minneapolis was a better long term investment, and have picked up two so far.

I have never had any kind of formal training on any of the platforms, so my success (and maybe lack-there-of) is based on my ability to pick it up and run with it (or not).