The article gives no specific indication as to where the measurements were taken....I could see temperatures varying depending on where one might choose to experiment.

Varies between 8-15 people depending on the topic.If you are interested I can add you to our email list.Take Care,Quentin

Not yet convinced that pouring my time and energy into RE will yield appreciably better results than pouring it into the businesses I already own.Been spending lots of time doing math about it all, and the business continues to win out with cash flow, profitability, and wealth accumulation compared to time and energy expended on RE investment.I'm still very interested in the idea, but I need to be convinced before I go down the road.

As for buy and hold, get an area that will appreciate fastest in this market...You can retire early :DWith the lending market continuing to tighten, the increased housing inventory, and the recession, it is much more difficult and "risky" (very loose term) to flip in these market conditions.

-Does it change where property varies...zoning, acreage large urban center?

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Also, all title companies vary but some may be a bit more suspicious of the assignment if it doesn't Spell it out in print.Bryan- You are absolutely correct in your posting.

I know these are broad general questions likely to have varying responses but I would like to see these opinions from those that have the experience.Thanks

If you're in a market like Detroit, with a continuously declining population, then regardless of how cheaply you buy the house, it may still be a loser (because you can't keep it rented).Mike

Laws vary state by state, but are you sure you need to have the contract notarized?