The alternative is to belong to no forum, or to smaller forums that may be able to "sniff-out" people better because of intimacy but lose the diversity of ideas and views that come with having more voices. 3.

In my opinion, understanding the REALITY of the business is far more important than being "positive" or promoting false (but happy) information.But I'm sure you're right, it's a lot more fun to pretend that the big issue in real estate is how to count the huge piles of money that fall from the sky rather than to discuss the real issues.

Sounds like your promoting to me so how much kickback you getting?

In this particular email he was promoting his coaching program.

Goal:•To acquire and rehabilitate apartment complexes to green efficient rentals as long-term assets properties to build passive income.•To have a financially sound portfolio of 15 income producing rentals properties of 6 units or higher in the greater of Boston area.•To promote through Caribbean Integration Community Development (CICD) a diverse and economically balanced community by bridging the gap of migratory challenges facing Caribbean newcomersAreas Of Expertise Include:Property Management-Short Sale-Probate-Absentee ownersEducationUniversity of Massachusetts Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Bachelor of Science in Computer Science May2006Professional ExperienceCorporate ExperiencePartners HealthCare at Dana Farber Cancer Institute 2006- present Desktop Support Analyst•Led the technology innovation team called the “PC Refresh Program†for Dana Farber.

Some criteria I researched are: Job Diversity, Population Growth, Weather, Higher Education in the area, Unemployment between 2006-2010 (trying to gauge possible unemployment in the near future), Median Family Income, areas of low crime in the city, researching new areas of growth (specifically class B/C).

I think someone else mentioned something similar above, but another option would be to take advantage of all the different promotions banks have for opening up accounts with them. $200 here, $150 there, $400 there.

Mid-sized cities with diverse economy. 

Its funny that people are screaming fraud when this is promoted on the BP rookie podcast.

Has anyone successfully been able to make themselves a website on Go Daddy to promote their Real Estate Investment business?