There were too many other investors ahead of me in $$$$$.3.My health was suffering and I had a DR. tell me I would be "the richest man in the graveyard."

Our one hope is if we can balance out Congress this November and get some more balanced approaches to the problems we face.Get rid of this National Health Care.

Our subject property is a 1250 square foot bungalow.Any opinions?

But some of these areas (especially here in Lexington, KY there are crime ridden areas but not comparable to the ghetto of some larger cities) that provide enough margin to hire property managers, fix up, account for vacancies/property manager incompetence, and the like, and still make a good return without ever really setting foot in the area.I would approach such a strategy very simply by choosing an area and city that isn't headed for total vacancy.

They all seem to "market" the property or just a room at a much higher rate per square foot than what the tenant could get on the open market, but because they have a criminal issue involved and that, in some cases, they are court ordered to stay at such properties, they seem to become cash cows for all kinds of organizational needs.Most all of them also take all other benefits the tenant is entitled to, food stamps and educational benefits (by providing classes at a local private trade school, like ITT) they charge for transportation too!.

I wouldn't touch a Starbucks with a ten foot pole.They are contracting heavily nationwide and repositioning.When they were growing they had no competition.Now every restaurant chain practically has some kind of fancy coffee or frapaccino.Many now instead of a 4 dollar drink at Starbucks can go to Mcdonalds and get similar for a 1.00.I know it's not the same but people will trade quality for big savings for OK taste to get a fix.I know about the restaurant industry and was in it for 10 years before getting into real estate.Same goes for Blockbusters.They are getting crushed by Netflix and Redbox DVD.They are fixing to go into bankrupcty and go under.As lifestyles and technology changes some business will flourish and others will expire.This is why it's important to know what is growing and what is contracting so you aren't left with an empty space and no cash flow.

The financial health of the HOA.Do you just ask the local agent and go based on his / her knowledge or is there some public record from which you can obtain this information quickly?

The country needs taking back all right, from the top 2% who controll thier bought and paid for politicians who dig in their heels and make sure there is no progress, like Roy Blunt.For those of you who don't like the health care act, please call your health insurance company Friday morning, tell them you want to drop your duaghter who will be going off to college, and while you're at it, tell them to drop your cousine who is 8 years old with lukemia, she can just die sooner!

Good heavy vinyl siding held in place by j channel shouldnt need to be nailed within foot of window, etc.there are ALOT of layers of flashing and considerable cost if you do it Alberts roofing way,,but darn near goof proof.

Costs about $2/square foot.