., more than a couple hours drive from me, do I want the ability for a manager to make a deposit in an emergency if a contractor has to come fix something and has to be paid RIGHT NOW - or - do I just send him a wire from wherever I am and tell him (the contractor) to get to work?

He approached me in a very secretively manner, saying he didn't want to let the cat out of the bag, strike one, trust has to be there with your lender or investor.He was too excited, his new product for resturants was going to revelotionize the food industry......strike two, no one is going to change the world overnight.His marketing approach was too well based in his excitement for his product assuming too much growth too fast....strike three!

As soon as the government no longer artificially holds the rates down, and they increase even minimally, the values will drop.Rob K – nice post, but you left out the biggest problem which is the entitlement funds that will drive us over the cliff.I always remember that some of the best deals I ever did was when I DIDN'T buy......Rich

Certain areas around the country are going up in value very fast.Many investors are doing a speculation play.There are two main emotions that drive a bunch of people."

If you really want to think about selling, drive around the area and search on realtor.com (or your local version) and find agents in your area who are selling similar properties.

I listened to Obama on Dave Letterman.I try to stay open minded when listening to the candidates.Obama pointed to "the success of America is the growth of the middle class".

Before there were pictures on the computer, you would have to drive to the house and then see that it has a flat roof or is next to a methadone clinic.

Any time I drive somewhere (i.e. work, the store, etc) I am listening to some kind of radio talk show or podcast.

I had a list of properties that match his criteria and he said he would drive them last weekend.

I am only 4 hours away; but not having the ability to just drive by them is killing me lol.Thank you guys!