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in 2004 whatever I purchased in Lee County Florida went up 10k per month, it was one of if not the hottest market in the usa. It was a frenzy. Sellers put a home on the market and by 5 that night they had several bids to choose from. Now nothing is selling, and I mean nothing.

wow. I appreciate all these well thought out replies. It is very valuable to me. I will strongly rethink my plans to trade on my own.

I appreciate everyones help. Great advice.

so just find a broker or open an account myself?

I would be happy with greater than 5% growth. I honestly feel left out watching the markets and have an interest understanding it. I have a propensity to gamble so I fear day trading. Used to do sports gambling until it was outlawed. Lots of scalping.

I am a long time lurker here and hope this thread doesn't draw mass flaming. I rode the real estate boom in sw florida since 2000. I quit my job and started buying and selling homes and made a nice living. In 2005 I made more money than I thought ever possible. Last year it was scary how...