My next step is to pour through it when it arrives and try to meet with some local investors.I do not know of any events that meet on a regular day on the weekends.It isn't uncommon for there to be occasional weekend events hosted by a meeting (often something with the previous speaker).

Just like buyers for regular listed houses often make little things into costly things, some investors do the same thing.

If they are, then this became a bad investment.I'd get a deal on a rental, save some money, focus on the getting your financial house in order, continue to learn as much as you can about investing, and look for a better income producing property you can finance.Getting your finances, including your credit in good shape, is really the best *first* thing to do while you read/learn.

I didn't get a chance to talk to everyone in depth given the numbers that turned out but there will be other opportunities as we plan on continuing these on a regular basis.

In a Chapter 13 the debtor has to submit a payment plan to 1. pay off the arrears in payments over up to 60 months, and 2. continue to make the regular payments.

It would pencil out like this:Sales Price: $3,600,000Basis: $600,000Net Gain: $3,000,000Our Share (50%): $1,500,000121 Exemption: $500,0001031 Eligible: $1,000,000Primary Residence: 33.33%$$ Producing Land: 66.66%We now have the property under contract with a home builder.

I received a quote to use regular windows or for an additional $1,150, to use low-e + argon.

Phil,There is a chance you can keep the EM if you can prove you lost other tenants and where the proof comes in at if you can produce sign applications and what would you do if the other side wants to talk to the tenants you say you lost.

HELOC's are probably one of the most common that regularly occur.

Visit the IRS website www.irs.gov.Yet if you decide to hire regular employees omg immediately find an enrolled agent to assist you.Kudos,Mary