thanks for the insightful advice guys. see the thing is, im a science major right now, and i want to go the business route, but its too late to switch. in the future i want to make money off real estate and stocks. i see no reason how a college degree in science can help me.on the other hand, im considering taking some classes right now in local community college to be a real estate broker and perhaps work in a firm to get some experience and at the same time earn some money. should i do it or bad idea with the current market?

This is a moot point as the actual "extra" commission is typically so little after splits with the broker, and uncle sam.

When Osama Obama steals even more from those who earn their money, that will just create more anger.

If you can save extra money, I would move and save the rest for a house.

Though the swings of my occupation make it difficult to project earnings, I should barely make 6 figures this year (a goal I set for myself in February).My parents have been pushing me to get involved in real estate since March and though I am very interested, I feel like I don't know where to begin (unfortunately there's only so much school can teach).

if you'd like the cap adjusted higher than 72, it's an extra $25/month per additional degree in temperature"Thoughts?

With the government eyeing taking control of our banks, and most major stocks now valued at less than 10 times estimated 2008 earnings, now is the time to act for money investors.

I do have extra cash I could use to pay down the balance to get to a more favorable cash flow/or at least help to increase the amount of principle paid each month.

If you in turn use them for the actual transaction, there shouldn't be much extra cost.

Utilities are sometimes billed back to tenants, but getting an extra $600 is pretty good.