What I do is pick the most similar and then I will do an MLS search to check out the properties.

If this will be a rental, you need to add in property management--often 10% of the rent amount, AND maintenance, yard/landscaping, any utilities YOU pay, etc.

The fastest way to find vacant properties is to pick a target investment area and then drive through the area and write down the addresses of the vacant properties.

Let me give you an example on buying a house for full market value, with no money out of your pocket, picking up a quick $5k up front, some positive cash flow every month, and a nice payday on the back end.... plus where talking about dealing in NICE homes....NO junk properties!

Thanks Mike,I'll have to pick that one up.James

I like the idea of giving a furniture allowance, but personally I would shy away from picking it out myself for the same reason that you go with neutral colors in a house.

recently i've partnered with a long time colleague that has the influence to pick up any proect nationwide... realistically it takes 4-6 month to move units but with the shortgage of investors going to take 2wice that...I'm looking to partner with investment groups outside of chicago that are serious about real estate investing and can recognize solid RE investments as I only offer them...

Previously, HUD was able to assess fines up to $1.25 million per year against a lender that did not utilize mitigation programs.

Then I made a main column with places for materials from my 4 main suppliers, each of the utility companies, electrician, HVAC, flooring (3 things it's not profitiable or in one case possible for me to do) meals, mileage etc.

Oh and Noobdog...my original profit was about 40k (after ALL costs) I actually had to think about that one too cause I couldn't remember anymore...lol...all I think about anymore is - how to make those doors fit..will that plumber show up on time...did I pick up that permit?...