You should not be spending anywhere near that amount to get those kind of rewards.You have a bright future in front of you.Keep up the positive thinking!

What is an elitist but the person who has (or who's ancestor has) taken control of his or her own financial status and future?

Since I haven't been able to find a way to eat future appreciation, I stick to the cash flowing property.Mike

I am seriously finding something like that. it will help me in future.

(deferred maintenance Items that could be coming up in the near future) Just because you have long term tenants does not mean that you could not have mx issues.

I'll post the answer here for anybody else who might need it in the future.

I plan on buying more rental properties in the future.

But when the dollar falls in value, and with the yuan pegged to the dollar, it reduces the value of their currency and their savings.This talk of some global currency reminds me of the Amero discussion that came up a while back.

This is just my opinion but if your looking for a job then I would consider the banking industry at one of your small local banks because if you learn the in's and out's of commercial lending and develop some good quality contacts it will help give you a step up on getting started in investing in the future.

Another factor to consider might be your 'reputation' and how it could affect your future business.I have one broker who gives me a heads-up on every listing in my farm areas before they hit the MLS.