Currently my financial situation requires prudence and meticulous planning because:  FICO score (solution is steady work over time to build credit by repaying old debt);Family needs me close (solution is care for my geriatric mother at reduced living expenses);Transportation (solution is this weekend I've saved enough for a down payment to finance a used car);Taxes (solution is to hire a CPA and consult with a real estate attorney to get my 2004-05 taxes satisfied);Experience In The Industry (solution was to attend full college courseload for a semester and major in Building Construction Technology - Construction Management.

I even saw BC's first auction last weekend!

@Kimberly Stofan and Al and David will all be meeting up with another 300 investors for a weekend in Oakland in August if you'd like to join us all (looking forward to meeting you Kimberly!

Justin already said it above, dealing with unpleasantness is a great way to create equity.I was just in Michigan a couple weekends ago and quite enjoyed that part of the country. 

I think the best way would be to go out and look at properties with a seasoned investor preferably during the weekends when I'm not working in the Metro Detroit area or surrounding area.

I am a full time agent so early mornings are good too or weekends.

Have a good weekend everyone.

WeddingsI've been contacted by people through Airbnb that wanted to stay for just one of those weekends, but my minimum stay is one week.Furnished Houses

We walked the house and she explained that she was going to prehab it over the weekend (this coming one).The property is not near my work or home, but in the same city.  

People willing to drop tens of thousands of dollars on a bad investment close to home when you can get anywhere in the country for a weekend for $1000 or less.If cashflow is what you're after... pick any city in the south or Midwest.