If I were you, I would immediately return the $114 for the entire time she's been there and have her sign a form saying that you're cancelling the agreement.

Just food for thought.In addition to HML, there is private investors such as IRA holders (self-directed), people with $ in CDs earning tiny returns (compared to RE), family, friends, associates, etc.

I am starting out in commercial real estate as a broker and i was wondering what type of software you guys use to create marketing packages and if you use other software to aid you in researching properties and numbers.Do you have something to create charts and show returns over the course of the investment?

You didn't return the roommate's deposit did you?

The return to the money guy is fixed and doesn't depend on the outcome of the work.Another approach is a "shared appreciation mortgage".

I just purchased 2 PSL's for the Chicago Bears, I am expecting 20% return on my investment (based on previous sales in mine and other similar sections), and I get the seats forever, so this is essentially a piece of real estate I just bought.

If Seller fails to perform for any reason, all loan, sales, & closing costs incurred by any party will be the responsibility of Seller; and Earnest money will be returned to Buyer; and Buyer may enforce this Agreement through an action for specific performance, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover court costs and attorney fees.

What kind of return can you make on the condo vs whatever rental property you buy.

I would like to avoid the situation where after the property has found a new home, either in the trash or elsewhere, along comes the previous tenants demanding its return, followed by a small claims court summons.

If this buyer hasn't returned your call, don't you have a list of buyers that you can call?