The clubs I mentioned are networking organizations who will introduce you to other investors who are doing what you want to do.

Kevin is correct on the income limits.I - ahem - have a friend who is above the $150k income limit and can't get any benefit from filing a paper loss on his real estate.So, tweak the depreciation (and amortization of start up and organization costs) to give you zero profit, but not negative.

Your plans need to be flexible so that you can operate in keeping with the mission of your organization.

The classes taught me what I needed to know in an organized manner and included interactions through a forum.

Food inflation has been on the increase which leads to farm land increase.http://www.marketwatch.com/story/usda-food-inflation-to-rise-into-2011-2010-10-25This is one category of real estate that is appreciating now.http://farmlandforecast.colvin-co.com/2011/02/08/farmland-values-soaring-for-now-economists.aspxhttp://www.northplattebulletin.com/index.asp?

Dee -- organize your data in a spreadsheet, format it in a professional manner, upload to Google docs/spreadsheets, then post the link here.

After a brief attempt at pre vet (verterinarian), Organic Chemistry made me realize I probably needed to change my major.

In situations like that, try to move up the food chain and get to someone who has more understanding of what you're trying to do.

isnt a closed fridge with rotting food inside a biohazard after a certain point?

Food for thought!