Moreover, the rate of rent increases hasn't kept pace with these economic shifts.

Several of these "news" outlets/papers are very political and have an agenda.

Homes have been appreciating in most parts of NC at about 8% for the last 2 years, you could potentially drop your PMI in 2.5 years or so if appreciation  continues at the same pace. 

I make about $75,000 a year (albeit working about 70 hours a week), have few expenses, and will continue to work at such a pace until my REI business has grown fairly large.With my rigorous schedule, it's become obvious to me that I will have to find a fantastic team to manage my investments.

I am actually going to one of the meetings next week, the REIF meeting next week which is Monthly High Point Meeting-Jax REIF10/15/2015 6:00:00 PM - 10/15/2015 9:00:00 PMRamada Hotel and Conference Center9150 Baymeadows Rd,Jacksonville, Florida,32256There website is http://www.reif-jacksonville.com/I chose REIF instead of JaxREIA because they are nonprofit and have no gurus or other's trying to push their agenda, but rather is more focused on networking and helping investors get started and analyze deals.Looking forward to seeing you on BiggerPockets and feel free to network with me locally in Jacksonville, FL.  

Gator Lending is private money lenders that Pace Moby for Sub 2 invented and teaches his students to be what he calls Gator Lenders. 

When you buy the kindle version of Pace Morby's new "Wealth Without Cash" book, is there an option to listen an audio version? 

Account ClosedWith the breakneck pace at which technology is progressing in the field of real estate (as in many others), it’s no surprise that agents and brokers may feel overwhelmed with deciding what to incorporate into their marketing strategy.Lead generation in particular can pose a challenge in the competitive real estate environment.

Andrew,Ok I feel like I am on a good pace then.1 - I have been at my current job for almost a year so I still need to build some time.2 - I have closed out a few accounts recently, and will be closing out more in the next few months so less debt.  

Of course it has to level off at some point - but the data shows the net migration increases out paces the housing units in both for rent and for sale.