(Notice I didn't name markets - but I think the Southeast will be weak for a while yet and again lead the nation in bank failures).I also seriously doubt that we will witness hyperinflation - at least the kind where we observe people hauling wheelbarrows of cash around.My guess is that at some point we will witness accelerating inflation that will last for several years --- kind of a creeping acceleration.

I was influenced by the many posts on whether an investor benefits from getting a brokers license and recently completed the classes and state/national exams.

Hopefully, BP Nation will get a taste of some profit via donation.

I wanted to thank the "BP Nation" for all the advise.

Top 10 Reasons Why To Run Not Walk To The Institutional Buyers The Residential Real Estate and Commercial Real Estate market have plenty of differences.

Unfortunately as others have pointed out getting people who are IN THE POCKETS of the health insurance and drug companies is not going to get US and answer.It's a pity that a country that prides itself on being THE GREATEST (sorry, maybe 30 years ago, but not anymore) that so many, pay so much for such poor results.Of course when (IIRC) 3 of the Republicans running for President can (with a straight face) raise their hand and say I DON'T BELIEVE IN EVOLUTION, it does not bode well for getting accomplishing anything requiring rational thought, scientific explanation, or common sense.For a nation that likes to constantly make fun of the French, we sure could take some lessons from them!

I have the opportunity to buy 200 spec homes built by a national builder.

At the time the amount of foreign aid and other money pouring into that city was astounding and real estate was the wild west.I ended up in the investment side of the business first, then later moved for several years to national and international tenant rep as an SVP at Equis, where I sourced and managed global accounts and also transacted their deals, more leases than purchases and sales.A few years ago I left and started Angelic with my life companion, angel, who is our CEO (and he's a non-broker, our only non-broker).

Many lenders (private or institutional) will not go below $25K.

I am a National RE Investor myself and buy and sell all over the country.