The biggest problem with most people's plans is they move too quickly, are too eager, do not have enough money, do not do intensive enough research, do not have enough understanding, and place too much stock in gurus (such as out of state mentors).Your construction background can be a big help.

I know many folks who have free and clear autos, stocks, retirement funds etc that in many cases offsets the negative equity in their underwater house.

SS isn't dead yet, maybe gasping a little but there will be something there for you, I am thinking.Currently on a 2 legged stool, pension and rental income.

Jon,You we are on the same page here.I was researching the history of the stock market & at any other time in history these institutions would have been ousted.So many other institutions throughout history that seemed to be permanent and there failing incomprehensible no longer even exist.

Kills Robbers DEAD.

Having dead equity is costing you $2 for every $1 you earn from a property.

However, if you're trying to flip and do this full-time and you're new, I'd just diversify your funds into different asset types (blue chip stocks, bonds, ETFs, etc) and like Jay said, look also into syndication deals.

The vast majority of welfare checks prove the individual is fine and it was just a miscommunication about their schedule, a dead batter, a heavy sleeper, someone knocked out on prescription meds, etc.

It's better than stocks and bonds, etc. but let's be real here - You're a 23 year old making six figures, do you want what everyone else can get easily..?

Also, Daytona is pretty dead right now.