(I wonder why there isn't a high income housing authority?)

Welcome back Brian Stone - I wondered where you disappeared to!

I was wondering as to how one would go about walking into a real estate business and introducing oneself to an agent.

Everyone on here is always wondering who is good at what, or who to listen to, etc.

I am wondering what is the best way to put this deal together.

Tell your wife she did a wonderful job.

The city is working with a time table of ~5 years until scheduled residential development.A developer recently made an offer and I was wondering who would be the best resource for determining whether or not the offer is reasonable.

Hey Warren,Glad to finally have you participating in the wonderful world of Bigger Pockets... don't be a stranger.Kudos,Mary

I know you will find lots of other investors here from California as well as all over the US and internationally.You don't have to mention how much is in your "small sum" of cash but wondering what your ultimate goal with real estate investing is and what aspect you're looking to get involved with?

The spotcrime website seems to be a good one too.I wonder if there are any good places to identify trends over time:- quality of schools - improving or declining?