If you had insider information, you could make a killing on stocks, but that's obviously illegal.There are no insider trader laws in real estate though, so 'picking' places likely to appreciate above what is 'generally' expected is possible.

I got an email today from Justin Lee talking about the wonders of Kenny Rushing who is willing to cut his tuition in half for his bulk REO trader information.Here is an inspiring quote from Kenny's website:You won't need money, credit, or previous experience.

Purchasing a property and holding onto it for 10 years or more isn't, that's investing.It's like the difference between a "day-trader" and Warren Buffet.

I hold an MBA from Hofstra University and was a trader of financial and commodity derivatives in London, Houston and Amsterdam.I am really more a buy and hold REI.

I'm about 90 miles north of ATL where there are more real estate deals to be found....but fewer Trader Joes....so it's a toss-up ;) Best of luck and keep us posted on your journey!

I am an options trader, decent with numbers and get 20% cash on cash with non-directional, non-speculative options trading with consistency for the last 5+ years.Deal: This is the current property under contract:https://www.redfin.com/MD/Bethesda/9825-Old-George...The property has appraised for $835k as a tear down in the recent past, so purchase price seems like a good deal.

People renting out their condo in my complex is also around $2800+ being so close to shops like Target and Trader Joe's...and rumors of google moving in next door and being next to a major transportation HUB, the prices are justified here in Silicon Valley.So my question is, is it a bad idea or is it even possible to obtain a HELOC to obtain a 20% down on a new "move-up" home?

You're an active trader, so you know how intense the business can be.

New Starbucks, Home Depots, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and higher-end restaurants tend to be indicative of a community where the median income is good and population is growing.

I say software engineers are still grossly underpaid compared to traders and investment bankers on Wall Street.