I'm so thankful to have found a site like BiggerPockets where I can begin to learn at my own pace without having to drop thousands of dollars into a program that I don't know anything about.I originally started cherry-picking episodes of the podcast with titles that interested me and avoiding the ones that seemed intimidating (syndicating, hard-money lending, etc.).

Total Number of bids for all liens: 2014 - 18,812 2013 - 99,073,789Wow that is a crazy amount of a drop in bids, so apparently the institutional buyers lost the advantage of having multiple accounts bidding and chose not to play on a level playing field.My bigger surprise was in the small amount of winning bidders Number of Investors who won liens: 2014 - 116 2013 - 201

if you can afford it pay yourself  for $500 you are risking insurance raising your rates or dropping you, also if you tried to change insurance companies they look to claims for 3 years 

Dropping $4200 to move into a rental is no easy task for most folks.

I just dropped my mouthy little "Why" off at daycare ;-)

After meeting with her for over an hour, she dropped the bomb.

How much should I pay someone to address the envelope with return address, mailing address, placing the stamp and stuffing the envelope and also drop in the mailbox?

I believe that is what is due immediately when the gavel drops.  

But...If you aren't aware of the long running battle surrounding LL stock, there is a considerable short position including some activist investors and hedge fund managers who have been accused of using their considerable influence to provide misinformation about Lumber Liquidators (LL) and their products in an effort to profit from the drop in stock price. 

While I'd love to buy more property instead, the notes are a safer bet and a better hedge against dropping rents or home values.