With your 'wave' analogy, my view is that you are mainly correct.

However you will find other investors in that area at these events.Check out my signature block.I know the CCIA is another group in Chicago, their main meeting is normally the 3rd Sunday of the month, but this month it is the 4th for some reason.But of course I am more partial to another organization.

Just go to our main page to see what we've got to offer - http://www.biggerpockets.comAs for Investment clubs, the directory of clubs can be found at:http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investment-clubs.htmlHope that helps

To simply ignore the experience and advice of successful investors and intentionally make mistakes (all the while trying to rationalize it or attacking the messenger) is crazy.

I did take the real estate class just to educate myself more but had no intentions of becoming an agent.

So here goes...I have a letter of intent to purchase two triplexes in SW Florida on the same piece of property that we had subdivided so we didn’t have to get a commercial loan.

basically what i'm saying is just be totally honest - you're not contracting these properties with any intention of actually closing on them yourself.

The main reason why i financed with an interest only mortgage is because i was 23 years old and i couldnt afford high monthly payments.

RESPA is the main legislation for closings.

My main question is how can she make insurance pay more?