I think its being by driven the shift toward urbanism and specifically the staff at the Hospital Center discovering the close proximity to work and all the amenitiesI'd really like to do some deals in the neighborhood to build my reputation in the community.  

Hi JamesI have been reading a blog by Maulden Economics, It's very interesting.

Phrases like: "I need to check with the owner" or "let me ask the owner" or "The sellers have turned down other buyers because...." and after our thorough due diligence it was discovered that the agent is in fact the owner. 

If you are considering it for an alternative to a 401k there was also mention on one of the podcasts or blog posts of using HSA medical account contributions which can grow tax free for medical expenses later in life when these costs will be higher, downside might be that the companies you have them with might not offer many investment options so the return might not be as good as your options in a standard investment account even taking the taxes into consideration. 

Definitely check out the blogs, podcast and forums.

Since discovering BP I have been thinking (some might say obsessing) about RE as a way to build long term income.  

Just a random thing I thought I'd throw out the the Biggerpockets community: if you have access to Netflix check out a show called "Holmes Inspection Collection" I recently discovered it and I was struck by the amount of information I obtained in such an entertaining show.

Definitely check out the blogs, podcast and forums.

Nonetheless, enjoy the free resources here, especially the podcast and blogs. 

Definitely check out the blogs, podcast and forums.