-Rich

a $100,000 kitchen won't make your food (or your life) any better.

Food for thought.

I came across the the following interesting articles (note - the author paints a bleak picture of economic environment).Interesting article about how banks are doing sub-primes loans again:http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-04-22/mortgage-standards-are-plunging-%E2%80%93-it%E2%80%99s-muppet-fleecing-time-all-over-againAn article showing the decline in existing home sales (except for the rich):http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-04-22/spot-massive-depression-and-tiny-recovery-existing-home-sales-chartWhat are peoples thoughts?

That didn't leave me feeling any better about my situation.To explain my situation: I had to quit my job at a food manufacturing plant (which I hated) due to my stepdad getting sick and my parents needing a caretaker.

I just wanted to share that though it may not seem like much at first, I have actually gone through quite a few forum posts (not nearly enough though), read J Scott's book on Flipping Houses and skimmed the Estimating Costs book, have listened to quite a few of the Bigger Pockets Podcasts while at work (still have more to go), skimmed through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Investing, re-read Rich Dad Poor Dad, read The E Myth Revisited, found a local REIA Meet up to attend (and will be going to my first meeting this week) and almost purchased the books required to start studying for my license (I'm still planning on this).   

I wish you luck in your path to riches

I'm not looking for a get rich quick scheme and I have money and expertise for marketing.

. - not to be contrary but I think this is very different then they typical guru pitch or the get rich quick adds...

There is old molded food in containers everywhere like someone started to clean out the refrigerator and then abruptly stopped.