didn't want to post this there for "fear" that i might be castrated with words but i have to just say that it's a real downer to read.people seem very angry and up in arms.i'm sure with good reason, but wow - it's a real...downer.i felt sleezy/unclean just spending 15 minutes reading it.time for a shower!

Before i learned about REI i was just going out spending money and having a good time. about a month and 1/2 ago i met this person that wanted into REI but is a father of 2 without a mother to help. he is also in the military. now 90% of my spare time is searching for deals and soon to be taking an online course for my Texas RE license.

We plan to spend many hours looking, but really want to get started ASAP...

I won't spend a dime on training material, or classes until you go to your local real estate investment club.

I, unfornuately, have to pass on spending the weekend with the in-laws.

and the term "investing" doesn't necessarily mean investing money...it's TIME that really makes or breaks the quality of the investor/businessman.if you spend your time wisely and improve your investment savvy (broad term here), you thus decrease your risks...then investing out of state may not be that "risky".

A brief overview of my 2007 GoalsI have never understood why 95% of people spend more time putting together a map of how to get to their vacation spot, than they do putting together the map that will shape their lives.

Let me extend a warm welcome to you.

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Meaning rents can be trashed and still be totally fine to buy simply because you could spend a few grand on cosmetics and have a new suite.