I've used one in the past and once you get your questionnaire loaded with them, it's quite simple and they email you the info after the call.Personally, I don't mind missing a call as it gives me time to do some homework on the seller and some on BP actually like playing "hard to get" as it shows motivation.

Pass or play?

But in the first two years we probably only lost a couple deals due to looking like a couple of kids.and I'm not sure that was the real reason we lost them but lost deals are a fact of life if your 30, 50 or 70.So what was the reason for our success, action, get into the game and play as hard as your able, I never saw a spectator score the winning run.

Or are you thinking of this as a possible "value play" where you can raise property #1's CAP rate to a 9% or so then reselling it to another landlord investor at a 7% CAP?

But, seems to me that no matter what the thread, if taxes play such a huge role then they should be mentioned regularly, regardless.

How much does appreciation play a role in this analysis?

I guess I am just looking for validation on the approach that I am currently taking in my buy and hold strategy.In 2009 I had $15,000 and 5 acres of paid off land (worth $15,000) to play with.

(YES it ended but politics have artificially kept it going)My advice, don't raid the toy box because eventually you will want to play.

@Rhonda Chesley Calling North Bend the "Eastside" is playing fast and loose with the term.

I've also played with numbers to see if certain properties were good investments.