Thanks Mike.

Congrats Mike, I had a house sell because of a neighbors open house last year.

Originally posted by Mike Lee:How much earnest money do u guys typically put up?

Originally posted by Mike V: Rehab money is held at a local title company that handles all the dispersment including the 1099s at the end of the year.

Thanks Mike.

Fortunately it doesn't take too much time Mike, I wonder what you think of the opportunity of starting a property management company where the landlord's best interests were paramount?

@Mike Love - I would love to.

Originally posted by Mike Lee:...

BooksHere's a list I compiled this morning of titles that seem to be 1) highly regarded by many folks on this site, and 2) appropriate for someone in my position: The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, by Gary Keller The Dummies Guide to Real Estate Investing, by Eric Tyson and Robert GriswoldThe following titles also caught my eye, and were recommended by BP users: The Weekend Millionaire's Secrets to Investing in Real Estate: How to Become Wealthy in Your Spare Time, by Mike Summey and Roger DawsonInvesting in Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads, by Larry LoftisSuccessful Real Estate Investing: How to Avoid the 75 Most Costly Mistakes Every Investor Makes, by Robert SheminDefensive Real-Estate Investing, by William BronchickABC's of Real Estate, by Ken McElroyRental Houses for the Successful Small Investor, by Suzanne Thomas1 Minute to Rental Property Riches, by Michael RossiIn my browsing of BP, I also came across recommendations that newbies like myself 1) join a local REI club, and 2) consider working with a 'mentor.'

Jon and Mike- I'm telling you "thars gold in them black hills" to help your tax and estate planning.