Leave SOME space for written comments at the end, but keep it to a minimum.

That way anyone who was following this conversation will know where to look for the related conversation.I have a few comments for goal setting but I will hold off until the new thread is up.John Corey

I do believe though that it's less risky than the stock market in the long run.Great comments and as I do more research will post more questions.

If I follow your comment.

Mike I appreciate your comment and yes I am determined to buy real estate but "desperate" is not the right term.

Here's a free E-book for you at the end of this comment.

I don't think he was as 'smart' as he wanted us to think - I'm pretty sure he was trying to 'scare' us off since we were new - he kept making comments like - you have all your cash ready?

Does anyone have any comments on this?

Hope to do some more networking.I have snooped this board about a month and am impressed with all the solid and sound advice/comments the members are making.Allot of boards do not call out the "hypers'; I have seen this one do that and I love it.I have two REO/Short Sales under contract and finally going to build my portfolio as long term cash flow strategy.Thanks for the time talk to ya soon. keep up the good work.......Need a thoughtful quote at the bottom?????

Having said that, I don't understand your comment that "Leverage works only if the asset is appreciating."