This would allow you to break into the market with someone that has experience they may be able to introduce you to their hard money lender and then you can be off to the races on your own.

We want REI to be our way out of the rat race Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Whatever you decide, it's very important to apply the rule to everyone in the building -- if it's a building or if you own a row of properties -- to avoid any discrimination claims.You are making your decision on the basis of the pet but if anyone thinks that you discriminated against them because of their race, creed, color, etc and are just using the pet as a pretense to get rid of them, you'll have a hard time proving your intent when you didn't change the rules for everyone.

My house is next to a race track and is surrounded by strip bars and liquor stores.

It was just a race to the bottom on rental pricing.

Purchased, placed tenants and off to the races.

Area offers several large events from sports tournaments to hydroplane races.

Microwave - it's easy to make short term profits in a bull market and have done well with this.Crock pot - My LTR'S have allowed me to retire from the rat race.

I am far more interested in gaining experience, getting out of rental rat-race, and developing the knowledge and skills necessary for future deals and endeavors. 

Until we quickly realized we weren't going to be financially free and will be stuck in the same ol "rat race" as most people do.