But I hate "programs" with step by step instructions because they don't teach you to think.

I've thought about real estate investing on and off for the past few years but just haven't made that 1st initial step yet.

It will show him my commitment, and that I can save the $$ for the course, knowing I can't really contribute $$ to the first rehab project.Here's where I need your help...please don't let me miss any steps along the way.

Show that you are taking specific steps rather than simply asking someone to give you a hand.

First step is to offer an amount that is low enough to be a good deal.

Stepping in and using Eminent Domain and then reselling the properties or refinancing them will help get the loans those cities/counties otherwise can't qualify for.

Too close to the "evil" gambling and the threat of increased crime (whether true or not, the perception will detract) and any casino workers that want to buy to be close to work will be lower income people, so at best they will maintain market level (but based on my friend's income level, I think they will be a step down).What are BP's thoughts on the situation?

I have overseen over 1,200 units as a commission of a large PHA and I cut costs and overhead and had some significant maintenance/improvements made, hired an attorney on staff, acquired other properties for expansions and brought the PHA to a well performing rating, don't get me wrong as if I'm taking all the credit, there was a great staff and excutive director that I put in there that was amazing and they get the credit, but I stepped into that appointed position and had never owned 100 apartment units at one time!

FEMA seems to step in in big disaters with assistance as well as states (I know, Cali is busted), the uninsured and underinsured survive but those with insurance fair better I'd think.Retro fitting your house might be worth the pound of cure, to a point and anyone you talk to will likley be doing a sales job on you too. :)

And what are my next steps in growing this business and generating income?