I am completely shocked how Brian's situation mirrors mine identically.The job, that friggin cubicle, the not knowing how to start even when some guru's video package I paid 500 dollars for breaks it down "step by step", something obviously is missing.I posted my own posts begging for clarity and for guidance, but I realized (and I bet everyone that replied too) that the more replies I got the more questions sprouted.I wanted a list of steps:"go to godaddy, and by a domain name""walk to your car, open the door, get in and drive to xxx st and post a flyer there... and there.. and there"."

I think your best bet would be to go with the lender who has the current mortgage on the property.

An epoxy would be the best bet but would still look painted and likely worse than just leaving it.

My partner in the bicycle / sporting goods business pushed for us to get into real estate for long term wealth and cash flow.

Most of the investor buys in that region bets on future rent increases and appreciation, or sometimes just capital preservation -- all of them bet for the long run.Maybe some warzones in bronx or brooklyn, what inventory might remain of them, might cash flow positive, or out to warzone border areas in parts of new jersey and connecticut.

Best bet for helping curb their odor is to make sure they are de-sexed (spayed/neutered).

However, these almost always require some rehab and turnaround efforts, which seem a bit of a stretch for beginners.Properties that are humming along well already are NOT bargain priced, sporting single digit cap rates typically, and that kind of return doesn't excite me too much.Please describe a typical deal that you are seeing that would work.

Best bet is to put up the down payment, and double close with a cash buyer.

I drive a '70 Super Sport Chevelle daily (not my car) and I am going to be picking up a '71 Chevelle hopefully this weekend.

When you are 59 and laid off, your best bet is to retire.http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-retirement24-2009may24,0,885521.story Early retirement claims increase dramaticallyInstead of working longer as the economy worsens, more Americans are calling it quits before age 66.