But in this case, Bruce is a also a well known, well respected, active California investor and resident.

My favorite question is "Tell me about your situation."

I'm putting on my "blinders" and not allowing all the negativity to affect my activity or attitude.

Four houses have been for sale, two, for over a year, one for seven months or so (for the second time), one for about five months.During that year there has been little activity regarding any of the houses.

Smitty:What is your favorite method of locating properties for renting?

Also, pick up Master Key To Riches by Napolean Hill, this is by far my most favorite book.

My favorite is when the financial wizards start doing IRR, with appeciation in both price ( not I did not say value) and in rental rates I have a spread sheet I will share

I've heard about some that will alert your cell phone when activated, but I'm not sure what the details are.

Post away, there are a lot of active investors in this forum that have an amazing dept of knowledge.

What you want is to diversify your report..You should have a few revolving accounts.At least one installment loan. ie. auto loan/personal loan.And a mortgage.You want to keep a Debt to credit ratio of about 1/3.. that means actively using 30% of your available credit..