On income producing properties, as interest rates go up prices (rents) are going up.

Organization is income producing and up to date with payments.

With over $100k current yearly income and perhaps a $2,000 ish mortgage on your $240k home I hope you are able to save up a significant amount in the event that you stop working the current job and take time to venture into other business.While you still have the income and may be able to take out a loan to acquire investment property, why not check into an multi unit income producing property which you can receive immediate cash flow?

as I was paying the owner $80 a month to provide the maintenance.Anyway, like the owner said via phone to my husband...they have some sort or irrigation problem and had to remove a tree and sort out the irrigation (they aren't charging for that just the sod) ....so surely this wouldn't hold us responsible anyway.The lawn has looked bad for over a year, the landlords came back last November from China and drove past the house and complained to the agent that the trees didn't look healthy.

It usually offers a fairly good chance for healthy appreciation as well.Let me give one more example of why I like the slightly above middle ground properties.

But by saving "marginally" healthy people who then pass on "marginal" genetics, we procreate 'weaker' folks.

if you are not Top Broker --and or want to be an Investor .You can also talk to some high producing brokers who are also investors- during your monthly meeting --bring up subject for discussion --

Mark,Don't forget to come back here and divulge some numbers, once the place is (ready for) producing revenue.

At least in my market, many investors are switching to a buy and hold strategy since our market is producing very strong cashflows, but very few opportunities for profitable flips due to an oversupplied housing market.

Hello again Janet and fellow investors,I'm not surprised when you mention creative terms such as owner financing and lease options, things get a little heated.This reminds me of the Auto repair shop that we built from scratch, and even during some pretty tough times, we were able to grow it by focusing on giving our customers "WOW" service, mixed in with a healthy portion of ethics and honesty.We also invested the time and money to learn the complex workings of today's cars, which allowed us to fix them right the first time!