BP is the platform set up to do exactly what your criticizing Coleman for doing. 

That I would definitely not go on my own ... but finding the right deal is probably the biggest challenge on that aspect of REI.So that's it!

Great idea ... examples of earn while you learn with a JOB in RE:Get your salesperson license and work as an agent under a RE brokerWork for a title/escrow companyWork for a bank, underwriting mortgages, etc.Get licensed and become a mortgage brokerBecome a RE appraiser or inspectorArchitectWork for the city planning department, reviewing permits, etc.Become a general contractorApprentice in the trades (plumber, electrician, HVAC, roofer, etc.)Work for a large developer or REI company, analyzing investment markets, deal analysis, due diligence, etc.Project manager for a construction companyProperty managerToo many other options to name, but this gives you some options to think about ... these things would give you income to invest in RE AND teach you about various aspects of RE at the same time ....

One thing I need my partner (wife) to overcome is the location aspect.

I am sure there are people who are too aggressive in their strategies, there are good and bad everywhere and I certainly would call out and criticize those individuals.

Josh's vision for the community and the social aspect of Real Estate has made this the premier site of sites.

We are developing the financial numbers for a Large CONDO project in Puerto Peñasco in Mexico, Near the actual projects of Mayan Palas Hotel and two other CONDO projects called Encanto and Luna Blanca.So far the legal aspect and construction financial structure are sound, but we need extra info on the demand side, specially from Phoenix and Tucson (Natural Markets for the CONDOS)Does anyone have some webpages or statistics that can help me see what is the current demand on this two cities for Mexican condos with Beach front? 

There are dishonest people in every aspect of every business, including the man currently sitting in the White House.  

I love the marketing aspect of my job and love teaching people new things. 

But, to do what most investors want to do with their investments they have to reach critical mass.As for apartments vs. sfh?