These mortgage bonds trade with a spread, or higher amount of rate/return needed, versus the Treasury bonds to account for the higher risks.

We do however expect the second half of this year to really pick up in terms of trades.

As @Charles Carillo said, you can make the most of that time, but most people just waste the 4-5 years and then end up doing something unrelated to their degree field anyway.Maybe look into a Trade School, like an electrical one....nice clean work that pays really well.

Knowing what type of value it will trade for when stabilized, to make sure you have appreciation for your efforts.  

When it comes to cash flow versus appreciation, there's a bit of a trade-off.

Trading the Middle East oil for these countries.  

not sure about the denigration of the trades, for a different example.

If I am looking for 100k to trade stock and options, where do I find a lender ? 

I'd be happy to connect and share/trade insight if interested -- let me know.

We meet once a month at one of our members’ Airbnb property to network and trade tips.