Things have been running great and I'm really enjoying all aspects of investing and running this building.

I provide real estate financing, but I'm also trying to learn and understand other aspects of the entire real estate industry.

This way, it's a little more binding from the seller's aspect.

(For real estate and business transactions) ;-) I've been a full time investor for 2 years and enjoy every aspect of the business.

I could write a book on this aspect, but I'll stop, you get the idea.As to writing a check or signing my name, I required a fair rate, assessed by my risks (and frankly, few individual investors can accomplish that in a reasonable assessment) and then required an interest return over the cost of money tha reflect that risk.

There are local people at these meeting from all aspects of RE who are happy to share their experiences- good and bad.Good Luck Chris

I'm interested in the security and moneysaving aspects, although the biggest benefit recently has been the health benefit for me....Things I DON'T buy, in order to save money - extended warranties, bottled water, books I can get at the library, dvd's, and things "in season" - I try to buy winter clothes and firewood in spring or summer clearance for example

Location of the home is the most important aspect of a rental.

Well, yes in only one aspect - Cash flow is more likely, however this is just the beginning.

The speed, integration, and the amount of thought and careful design that went into every aspect of this machine is always evident and I have only regrets that I waited this long.