"To be frank, since the TARP money came in, they are still selling off (properties at auction), but they kind of took a step back." . . .Real Estate Disposition LLC (REDC), which claims to be the nation's largest real estate auction company, held 300 ballroom auctions in 2008 and sold nearly 33,000 foreclosed homes for $3.4 billion -- a seven-fold increase in sales volume and nearly triple the proceeds the company generated in 2007.Company CEO Jeffrey Frieden said he expects to "smash that record" this year as banks and lenders continue to amass a huge inventory of foreclosed homes and are more motivated than ever to sell their inventory. . . .Some observers fear that if the massive amount of debt the government is taking on to stimulate a recovery, inflation -- and higher interest rates -- are inevitable consequences.

Furthermore, just by being an agent in the office gets you one step closer to the small talk in the office.

(Realtors) identify and take steps, through enforcement of this Code of Ethics and by assisting appropriate regulatory bodies, to eliminate practices which may damage the public...

Given my background with small projects, I figure working a deal for something about 10 to 20 units would be a good step for me.Would love to hear any advice or questions from the BP community.

and what step should we take to get started on it?

The issue currently is that the first deal has not been completed, so that's the first step.

I even provided you a scenario and asked a question which you didn't reply instead you became even more defensive once again proven my point.

Welcome to BP step up to the bar and spill your guts we won't bite.

He refuses to discuss any RE investing details and has proven to be just another "I have the secret" guru garbage.Chalk it up to just another plug from another guru.

Its great to hear that you're stepping up and making moves.