Yes, I'm joining a couple of organizations to better my networking in the area.

If you need the extra $150 to $200 per month to buy food, or make your car payment go with the 30 year loan. 

For small organizations, we have nothing to gain.

hi john. here's a " food for thought" slogan. do you know what the word JOB stands for?

Now, if you get a seller to create a irrevocable charitable remainder trust, name charities, have the trust carry the note to a non-profit organization and then gift 50K to that non-profit in addition to the agreed sale price, then you can legally obtain cash after closing as a contribution......but like I said, not at this level of real estate operations. 

Colorado HOA Form: an HOA Home Owner Advocacy Organization

I may also have my own captive finance organization to finance the sales of homes we are selling.Some issues are regional.

Don't they have to pay utilities and gas and food etc?

The books can be better and more organized than some guru courses and will be free to review. they might help you guide what courses or niches you want to get involved in without wasting money on the wrong course topic. below is a good list to start with:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14...You got BP and your local library as resources for free.

Does having an organized garden that produces fruits and veggies raise value of a house?