I would have assumed that builders would hate to spend money on something they don't get credit for, but ultimately, this "square footage" number doesn't really mean anything outside of whatever meaning we choose to assign to it.

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We are trying to put transparency to this industry--so many individuals from overseas are getting ripped off, which ultimately hurts investors doing it the right way.

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It is a true "cash out" card in the sense that the points cannot be combined with Chase's "ultimate rewards" system like the current chase ink card can, and I think the bonus points are capped at $2,000 in spending per quarter.If home improvement store purchase points are what you are looking for, this next quarter (April-June) the discover consumer card will give 5% back on home improvement purchases up to $1500.

Your profession should be a good source of private money for your deals.I have a buddy who is building student housing in Philly.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

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Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself.A good way to begin is to read the Bigger Pockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing as Josh and Brandon did a great job with it.We'd love to see you be an active member of the BP community so be sure to set up Keywords Alerts for your local area such as "Omaha" or "Wilber" if you're looking to find potential opportunities for investing or other members in your area.

Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself.A good way to begin is to read the Bigger Pockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing as Josh and Brandon did a great job with it.