I have become less risk averse, but perhaps that's because I have the security of my degree.

forget about saving money.if you have money - try not to use it.loli know that sounds funny, but any type of investment plan involves having some security (a stable income), comfort (some savings and portfolio investments) and risk (investing with intent for higher returns)."

After taxes, social security and such, the government winds up taking 50% of it.Portfolio - Money earned by paper investments (stocks, mutual funds, etc).

We have a public computer there, and the clerks were kind enough to teach me how to use their system.

The security deposit which comes to me at closing could be part of that which makes it easier for the tenant to become a buyer.Here's the way the numbers work out, averaged over the 3 houses.My cost: $55KMy share of closing costs: 00Tenant's cost: 70KTenant's loan: 68K @ 8.5%Tenant's P&I: 523/month which is the payment on the $53K that I actually have in the deal if it were a 11.8% loan.

I have online access to my county's Public Trustee's records database, but I'm having trouble finding any Notice of Default etc records.

Does Florida have what they call a "public report" for pre-sales?

The acquisition of my company has completed as of Friday and the public announcement was made earlier this morning.http://polycom.com/investor_relations/1,1434,pw-221-17259,FF.html

after all this information is stored in the public record at the county court house.

I have never done this type of purchase before and I'm not sure how to secure the financing.