Just to let everyone know: once you paid online for the certifications, it will be available to download right on the website ... so no need to wait for mail.

I'll just wait for the courts to kick me out."

You don't need to mention pre-foreclosure.  

I think I'm going to go with 2.5% as @Marissa Carroll mentioned.

The best way to invest us to start in an area you are familiar with as my colleagues have already mentioned.

I'll look into the suburb areas you mentioned as well as David Gonzalez's suggestion above. 

Can't wait to see some of your posts years from now about all your adventures and success. 

Someone mentioned settlement and that I should have the foundation looked at.

I recently listened to a podcast whose guest speaker specializes in the #1 option Ben mentions.

I wouldn't want anything commercial mixed with rental.. to much foot traffic, Laundromats are huge utilities to run and to keep up with mechanical fixes.. and lots of stupid sit in and wait traffic.. big drug potential unless you have a staffed location.