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In stark contrast to five years ago, when single-family homes were a sure-fire moneymaker, today's real estate market calls for a savvy investor. Now that single-family homes constitute a buyer's market in many major cities in the U.S., it pays to think outside the box and embrace new investment opportunities in locations that will pay returns. Orlando, Florida real estate investments constitute one such opportunity. Why Property in Orlando?When it comes to property in Orlando, Florida, you might say that there are 55 million reasons to invest. That's because there Orlando hosts an estimated 55 million tourists each year - all of whom need a place to stay. In addition, the greater Orlando area generates over a half billion dollars in retail sales and welcomes over 1,200 new adult residents. Even so, the Orlando housing market is considered to be 30 percent undervalued when compared with other major cities in the United States. The city also ranks first in the second home market in the U.S.It's no surprise that Orlando, Florida is such a desirable destination. After all, there are 95 family-friendly attractions (think Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World, for starters), 4,500 restaurants, and over 200 golf courses. Over three-quarters of visitors to Orlando cite leisure activities as their primary reason for visiting. So, when it comes to Orlando real estate investments, the fruit is ripe for picking.The Best Orlando PropertiesWhen it comes to Orlando real estate investments, all properties are not equal. Homes, town homes, and condos are akin to Real Estate 1.0. The latest version - Real Estate 2.0, if you will - is the condo hotel resort. For investors, the condo hotel resort is the best of all worlds, in that it allows you to generate rental income from your unit when you are not using it. Plus, a condo hotel resort has many desirable features beyond living space, such as retail stores, restaurants, pools, and so forth.A perfect example is Orlando's Blue Rose condo hotel, set to break ground in late 2007 and be completed in 2009. With pre-construction investments already underway, the Blue Rose plans over 250 condominiums and over 1,200 designer-furnished condo hotel suites. These include high-end luxury studio lofts, one- and two-bedroom units, and penthouse suites that will range from 570 to 3,000 square feet. The Blue Rose will be a full resort, complete with a Swan Lake Promenade, European cafes, themed restaurants, private pool cabanas, and a 1,000-seat theater with two productions daily. Investors in condo hotel resorts can use them as a straightforward investment property, or can enjoy them as a vacation home. Condo hotel resorts typically assume responsibility for rentals, management, and maintenance, removing the headaches and hassles often associated with buying rental investment property. In sum, Orlando real estate investments are wise in the current real estate market, but some investments will bring a greater return on investment than others. Condo hotel resorts, such as the Blue Rose, are the new wave of real estate investment opportunities.

Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web. Learn more about Orlando Real Estate Investments or Majon's Real Estate directory

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Therapy dog training, while important, is something with which many people are not familiar. A therapy dog is one that is used to do animal assisted therapy and activities. Organizations train the dog to help people in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and virtually anywhere people need some sort of therapy. So, then, how do dogs become therapy dogs? It is a fairly simple process.

A Good Citizen

Though the requirements for therapy dog training vary from state to state, it is almost universal that the dog must be certified as a canine good citizen. In order to receive that, you have to train your dog to be focused and well behaved around distractions. Generally your local animal shelter or even a therapy dog training center will have classes available for you to learn how to turn your dog into a canine good citizen.

Classes for Therapy

Therapy dog training can start as soon as your dog has been certified as a canine good citizen. The training consists mainly of teaching your dog how to ignore things like hospital equipment and school noises that he or she may not be used to being around. They also train the dog to help with simple activities and therapy with those who need it. However, in many cases, the therapy is really just the presence of the dog. Those using the services of dogs trained in how to perform the therapy can be anything from walking them, to reading to them, to simply being around them.

Where to Go

If you are interested in therapy dog training for your four legged pal, then you should check out the internet or your local yellow pages. Whether you live in Virginia, California, or anywhere else, there is an organization in your area that will help you not only teach your dog how to become a therapy dog, but also get him out in the community and doing his part. Additionally, you can volunteer to help with everything from training to the therapy itself. Just get in contact with your local organization.

Therapy dog training can be incredibly rewarding. When you teach your dog how to react to the situations with which he will be presented, you are putting him in a situation to be more than just a pet. You and your dog together can be real additions to the community and help your fellow man.

Dean Iggo is the webmaster of http://www.dogtrainingadvisor.com providing tips and advice on dog obedience training at home, including obedience, potty training and more.

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