I tell them they do not want extra cash flow in the face of putting their family in an environment where they do not fail safe to thrive and be comfortable.

Staying in your backyard may seem "safe" initially, however, there are many good markets out of state that can prove lucrative.

I think its safe to say that whatever you're trying to accomplish, if you don't have full belief in yourself and what it is your doing, you'll never be successful at what it is you want to do.

If you are going to build a cage, ask yourself a question when your done, "would I put a live tiger in that cage and feel safe", funny I know, but those steeling copper and AC units are animals!

W did a good job of teaching us that the gov't must keep us safe regardless of what freedoms we have to give up.

I agree with Will, however it's your money and you might be prepared to accept a smaller return on your money, risk and effort than the next person.What makes better sense, IMHO, is to develop your own investment criteria, sort of like how the crab fishermen use a sizing device to quickly determine if their catch measures up.Another way to learn, quickly, is to buy for other investors.

I want to create a safe and healthy environment for my tenants so I knew an extensive renovation is needed.My property is located in So California so following the state law I gave my tenant a 60 day notice to vacate.

Tom,Why waste all your time when you can do a title search and see how many liens or if there are title problems and then decide, but most investors scared to spend a few dollars to be on the safe side.Joe Gore

If he has some magic formula for avoiding the SAFE ACT requirements, I'd love to hear it!

If a person has huge medical bills they cannot repay, even if they make a good income, or had a business go south and owe large amounts of money, after filing, the new income that comes in is often (not always) free of claims of the bankruptcy trustee.Only an attorney with knowledge of bankruptcy laws who looks at the specific facts can advise you safely.