I think that the new construction is definitely playing a part in the resale of previously owned homes...especially ones that have been built in the last 10 years.

People 1-2 years ago just dove headfirst into it without doing much research, they were just hoping to play the appreciation game.

They can help you with some of the strategies of negotiating, but application of them is going to be where the learning curve will come into play.

okay for your first investment - land is probably not the most ideal investment - because it doesn't put any cash in your pocket and there are really no tax benefits other than writing off the taxes.basically cash will flowing OUT OF YOUR POCKET rather than OUT AND BACK IN TO YOUR POCKET - possibly like a rental unit.if you were to start a business - say a pizza shop - now you're just starting out...would you invest in a pizza shop that doesn't make any money and only costs you money to spend on it????

If you wanted to tell us about your website, you should have just come out and done it instead of playing games.

Ideally, I think I want to buy condos, hold them, rent, then maybe move them in a few years.

I just try to play whatever niche of the real estate market is trending, ride the wave, and move on to the next trend.

Earl Nightingale defines success as "A progressive realization of a worthy ideal."

I'm willing to play hardball with the "tenant" and buy the house, although I don't want to go over what I think it's worth.Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

Ideally though if I were you and you're just starting out here's what I'd do:I) Consider for a moment that you're still young and still have lots of time and energy on your side.