Of course there is just so much that one can do with leverage themselves.

There are several major reasons why it is better, here are few:No need for a custodian - eliminate custodian feesHave checkbook control without the use of an LLC - again savings $$ and simplicityShelter nearly $50K of your income from taxes (compare that with $5,500 if you use IRA)No UDFI tax on leveraged real estateAccess your funds tax free and penalty free before retirement if needed using Participant Loan feature.and more...

Just got an email that the two largest giants of outsourcing will be merging together.I think there's better quality foreigners on Odesk and better American quality workers on Elance.Hope the technology sees a huge boost!

The reason it crashed was its extremely low loan quality (high leverage with low credit scores), non recourse loans and strategic defaulting as the law has been in favor of it.

Just saying, buy and hold is great for long term wealth and leverage.

I'd leverage it into some multi , and call my PM from my yacht

I figured as much, just want to leverage my dollar wisely.

Desktop evaluation is a huge advantage with today's technology and it can save you a lot of wasted gas, but you never really know if you have a deal until somebody puts eyes on that property and the neighborhood.

With a big city property, you're leveraging like crazy, and getting twice the rent prices, but in a small town, you're almost paid in full and getting smaller rents.I'm trying to wrap my head around the pros and cons of the two, and looking for professional advice.

Thanks for the tips @Brandon Turner I have to say the technology use in this site is outstanding.