I've been collecting info on direct mail prospect in excel but its a pain in the "tookus" let's cal it to add to that data and then recall only certain line items that match the criteria i'd like to mail to.Hopefully by tinkering around with access I'll be able to build a simple-yet-effective database.A cloud-based CRM/Database would be ideal, huh?

Meet, photograph, and pre-approve each dog.

If that is the case, understanding computers would be excellent!

There is an excellent article written by Brandon Turner of this site, here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/11/02/hack-housing-get-paid-live-free/It seems that this is a growing option among us younger guys especially, but like I said, it seems pretty hard to beat.

He is an entertaining and excellent teacher.For many years, I was a "debt free" advocate but I have modified my position and really like a 4 step criteria that Ron Blue uses for determining whether or not to go into debt.Ron Blue's 4 step criteria are:Does it make Economic Sense?

As I read your thoughts, I was strongly reminded of the excellence of Think and Grow Rich.

Excellent, thank you for your insight on the chain assignments for notes, Mike Hartzog.

The "PV" function in Excel.

I know people who have had disputes over ebay but if you're very clear and have everything written down and clear on what you're buying it seems like an excellent route to me.

Hi Shannon,Welcome to the site, there is a lot of excellent informaiton here to help you with your investing.To your success!