It can grow on a wide variety of substrates (concrete, wood, plastic, tile, food, etc.).

I would say do the granite, like others have said it is not much more for a major "wow" factor, and I find a lot more people are expecting it then before, it is not just for the "rich homes" anymore.

Garrett Sutton is very knowledgeable and speaks on the Rich Dad circuit.

I would talk about flipping house and watch flip shows all day and they assumed it was a get rich quick fantasy.

And a side note, Victor said you can bring your children along to the meeting and they can learn about REI as well :)Food is served too :)

A good book to read about investing and research is "Rich Dad Advisors: ABCs of Real Estate Investing: The Secrets of Finding Hidden Profits Most Investors Miss" I bought the audio and listened to it in one day, about 6 hrs long.

LOLThis site has been a true inspiration to me and with it I have rediscovered my passion for real estate and the possibility within its realms.I guess it is the geek in me...others don't really understand, they are 9 to 5ers, and see that as the way.But for us its different, I feel we can see beyond that, beyond the constraints of what is "expected" or even in our ignorance how the world works.Especially if that is all we have been exposed to in our life experiences (goodness knows they don't teach "rich dad poor dad" in school!)

From your rhetoric it sounds like you came across "Rich Dad, Poor Dad."

This is definitely NOT a get rich in a few months scheme.

Originally posted by @Rich Baer:@Anne RoseI would seek a hard money lender in that part of New York.