There are very few disallowed investments -- collectibles, coins, life insurance.

Note that some income might be best run through a different entity so that you can provide company benefits to employees (medical, dental, vision, auto, life insurance, pension).John Corey

I am 36, married with 2 kids, and have realized that I need more out of life than a boring 9-5 job that gives me no joy.

These are things that you will encounter as you bring the home back to life by turning on the utilities and should pad your expenses for them.

But when it all comes down to it only you can decide where to go next for only you know what you want in life and what to do next!

What else is going on in your life as this is the new member introduction area?

I have found there is no substitute for real life training.

The main problem that all of these Manhattan style high rise condos have is that the developers appear to be under funded and unestimated the pent up demand from one to two years ago.They marketed their condos at say $500 per sf only to find out that in reality their actual costs to build were in the $800 to $900 per sf range.So they back out of most of the projects.

REI,That's true.And I am very glad to talk or conversation with you.Have a nice day and enjoying the every moment of your life.

To really contribute here, I think my best bet is to try to remember:a) Not everyone knows what I know-- no matter how basic-- and to try to share detailed information on what I've done as time permits and,b) Remember that it's not just about the nuts and bolts and the how-to, but about keeping the right attitude, and bearing in mind that my own unique way of looking at something and my own attitude and approach to life may be as big an eye-opener to another person as all the specific techniques, and strategies I use.Thanks for your time and have a wonderful biggerpockets dayDitto :beer: