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To: Snowshoe who wrote (193427)	1/19/2007 5:15:38 AM
From: John Carragher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793914

college doesn't let you screw around if you have an idea of what you want to do in life. like eng,accountant,finance, medical etc. you start immediately building for a career from day one as enter college. there is no way you can become an eng or accountant , or medical doctor , etc unless you buckle down immediately. Those who screw around may have developed those habits in high school, great students in college preparation classes but not thinking about a major. perhaps it was the high school, their parents, and lack of anyone giving them guidance.. then they get shipped off to freedom and are expected to know what to do in their lives and find a play ground as long as they get through numerous elected courses that lead no where in preparing them for the future.

To: Snowshoe who wrote (193427)	1/19/2007 10:14:45 AM
From: LindyBill	Respond to of 793914

Buying old houses and fixing 'em up would be fun, except that we're at the wrong stage in the real estate cycle. You can never figure the "right" cycle. Depending on capital and experience, old corner and strip commercial on the bottom end can be profitable. If you find the market is not up to the price you want when you are ready to sell, the income will carry you. The secret is to really bottom-feed on older stuff that the bigger boys don't want to mess with. And make sure bringing it up to code won't trap you.