My background is not in real estate, but I am launching some new web services for neighborhoods and real estate, and I am attempting to learn as much as I can about how the industry works and meet the people involved, and hopefully make some contacts :DWell, enough about me!

I'd buy houses and be open to renting to either students or the huge resident population that staffs the service industries that serve college towns (guess which of the two is here year round and is thus the one I focus on).Tim

It’s a dangerous game.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/banking/2008-07-16-tax-evasion-ubs-swiss-bank-lichtenstein-lgt_N.htm

I came back into this game post-divorce with lousy credit and no assets so I had to start from where I was.

So, whats your role in the game of real estate?

Wachovia and Wells alliances are moving into other strongholds as well and my relationships there are being used to "help them" get a foot hold where they are landing as well Your list needs to be created from relationships as this industry is in a constant pattern of change Good luck, Chris

The auto industry appears to be stepping up to the plate next, as they met with Pelosi and Reed today.

Keeping in the game is vital to your success.The following quote is one that I live by, it allows me to step back and realize the bigger impact of all the small things that we do.

What is your game plan?