[berettafan]

r/e markets are different all over the country. properties that cover are starting to appear on the radar again and rates are still good.

the idea about buying and charging your roommates rent is a fantastic alternative to a straight up rental property. you instantly become 'the man' and you WILL begin to understand the difference between working for the man and being the man. i promise you it will open your eyes. i'm not talking about a get rich quick r/e scheme, i'm talking about putting other people's money to work for you. you have friends in school (potential roommates) who will buy you a home via rent payments because they either don't know any better or don't have the cash handy for a down payment. take advantage of this.

dueller with all due respect real estate isn't supposed to be liquid. you want liquid buy a stock. of course unless you use a margin account you won't be putting opm to work for you.