[ME_Andy]

Totally off-topic but I think that kind of real estate scheme could work. Arnold Schwarzenegger did something similar when he first arrived in the US (buying a duplex and renting half). I think you need to start with cheap homes though, especially for yourself. Property tax alone on a $500k home would torpedo the idea.

Now go do something productive to make the $20k! Also, I love how your signature still says Merry Christmas.