I couldn't live in most parts of the place that I have seen, but it is (still) the worlds premier economy – by a long shot. Don't write it off just yet…..

Thanks, We are a resilient bunch and we didn't become this way, by being here if we didn't do something right.  We over leveraged is the biggest problem. When i say we, i mean the majority of people in the States that caused the recession, lived on too much credit we couldn't afford.  Just like since Clinton in the 90's starting to sell us to China.  WE JUST COULD"T QUIT SPENDING.

What will become of us Freckle,do you think America is going to not come back.  It wouldn't be good for anybody!  The World slowed down when 2nd Depression hit.  It comes down to what we are based on Freedom, American Dream, and Capitalism.  It has worked for so long.  This Real estate market is a gold mine!  Who the heck is buying the $$$1,000$$$ shovels or pickaxes shouldn't be gold mining if they can't use the right tools or don't know how to find gold.  Alex offers a good product and isn't Spruikng anymore than anybody else that uses this forum.  We seem to enjoy the forum and most people that frequent it know that the community posts quality discussions.  I might me being hopping  around on what was posted this last week, but i wanted to put my two cents in also.  Was a busy week and had some good progress on rehab work and put some bids in on some good houses.  Heck, i even proposed to my lady last night  

CASH IS KING

Kyler

Sure  they are…….

You know what they say, if it's to good to be true!

Not to many people get as deep into what trouble the economy is here when they consider investing here .  I  can say as an American we are resilient and this doesn't go unnoticed.  All i can do is continue to work on being a small business and taking up the slack of the "Big Gov" and work with community banks.  Those deemed "To big to fail" is  scary thought when they have a majority of the assets.

I can't speak for others but  for myself it has been a great experience!  I deal mostly in cash flow rentals and usually pay off my investments in a year or two. I also take the cash flow and purchase a couple of long term properties with capital growth potential.  But the passive income from the cash flow will pay more than holding most properties and hoping for appreciation to be the big pay out.  Have you invested in the market?
 

i couldn't even find a property to look at on the site

nah, it still hasn't hit bottom really, there is  still a big back stock off forclosers

Where is the next event at?

My feelings are you will only be successful in the US if you can do it better and more personally than the next guy. This is where I am bit arrogant. I do feel we are as good, if not better then most teams around. Most  of the people around me are lazy and looking for a free ride.My close real friends are also in late 30s and business owners. So it says alot about the company you keep. So doing it better , having passion, loving what you do.Will separate you from most people

There is no reason not to feel arrogant if you no you are the best, that's confidence in what you do as a person and yourself.  I feel the same way as you do Alex! They are lazy and have no pride to push the envelope to provide something better.  The competition is quick to hate and question why you would mess up there hey day of selling people crap.  I was at a Republican Convention last Saturday and the key speaker was Steve Forbes.  Part of what i make makes our country such a great place is FREEDOM.  with freedom comes choice.  Steve said these six words are a key "I'll take my money someplace else"  People will find what is the best deal for there money cause we all want that!

So it says alot about the company you keep. So doing it better , having passion, loving what you do.Will separate you from most people

Amen to that!

You have to shop banks, all the big names mentioned are terrible. I use credit unions and small local banks that care about there customers.

Been touting that for a while, CASH IS KING