so said Warren Buffett at the annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder's meeting last Saturday.And while he was talking about the Stock Market, I think that it applies equally well to Real Estate.

Because the stock market is exploding- people w/ money will be forced to invest there and will not compete as much w/ HML's at low rates which will stabilize our rates- agree??

Hi Victor, Another approach to getting contractors is going down to your local Home Depot or Lowe's at 6 am and talk with the guys that are buying stock for their jobs, You could also go to their help desk and inquire about contractors.

I was quoted $1.87/sq ft for the in-stock carpet that they tell me landlords like b/c it's cheap.

I only really used it for informational purposes for myself, but found better uses of my time and other ways to get info (friends).I figured out the stock market isn't a place for a small-timer like me to make money except if I have cash and can spot a bubble before it forms and pops.

Really hoping for some guidance on what to pursue in my situation (just don't tell me to put $ in the stock market).

Hi Nick,I do not want to get in your business but if you do not have children and have no savings from making 130,000 a year as a couple then I would evaluate things a little more closely as to where all that money went.Now if you invested in other things like stocks etc. and have been saving that money that is good.

Has anyone used social media to find scouters?

I know I can get this in the stock market but the idea of owning property appeals to me more.

The president, who is a realtor, was the laughing stock of the valley.To avoid an article on the destruction of the garden, the Board then offered a compromise.