For frequent flyers going through the body image scanners a lot, the risk is too much radiation and cancer.Captain Dave Bates voiced the union’s concerns in a letter published by The Atlantic late last week.Bates asks that members be aware “that there are ‘backscatter’ AIT devices now being deployed that produce ionizing radiation, which could be harmful to your health.â€The move follows the detention and suspension of an American pilot who refused to be scanned.Captain Bates suggests that pilots refrain from being put through the scanners and if necessary opt for a pat down by TSA officials instead.“We already experience significantly higher radiation exposure than most other occupations, and there is mounting evidence of higher-than-average cancer rates as a consequence.†Bates’ letter states.Earlier in the year, scientists warned that the machines constitute a potential health risk, noting that the radiation given off by the devices has been dangerously underestimated and could lead to an increased risk of skin cancer.Despite these fears, the blatant violation of privacy laws, and the consistent lies that the authorities have engaged in over capabilities of the machines, Janet Napolitano, head of the DHS, recently announced plans to expand the full-body scanner program even further.In the U.S., travelers can refuse the body scanner and opt for the pat down, however, this option is not offered by the TSA, rather the traveler must declare that they wish to “opt outâ€.A recent New York Times report describes the humiliating turn of events should airline passengers exercise this right, with individuals being singled out and prodded, probed and poked by TSA agents in front of everyone else queuing in the security lines.New pat down procedures have recently been instituted by the TSA, allowing agents to use their fingers and the palms of their hands to feel around breasts and genitalia.

I agree with Will, however it's your money and you might be prepared to accept a smaller return on your money, risk and effort than the next person.What makes better sense, IMHO, is to develop your own investment criteria, sort of like how the crab fishermen use a sizing device to quickly determine if their catch measures up.Another way to learn, quickly, is to buy for other investors.

So, I have spent a little extra $'s on the Nest products with an Internet On The Go hot spot device in each home.The thermostat looks great...but does not bring in additional revenue : ( It does allow me to advertise the "smart" device though : ) And it also allows me to control the thermostat remotely if the the property became vacant.Their other product, the Nest Protect (co/smoke detectors), allows me to see if the batteries are still working in the units remotely and can get a notice if an alarm goes off.

Hopefully our paths will cross and we can have a chat.

I have been cruising around BP for 30 mins and counting from my mobile device.

Looking forward to chatting with you.

I literally had that chat with a CPA this week. 

Happy to chat, it's not uncommon that folks lean on me when they can't find replacement properties 

Let me know if you want to chat sometime. https://www.biggerpockets.com/.

Please let me know if you would like to chat to discuss the pros and cons.