She gets a nice chunk of change even after commission and tax despite her bad financial decisions, and I take on a property that needs repairs in a depreciating market.

So now I have extra motivation to do my treadmill, so that I am fit and ready to do my beach walks when I get there.Make a deal with yourself and buy yourself a treat if you live up to the bargain.It can be simple, like you treat yourself to lunch everytime you go.

I have a long time to really sort this out and think of a strategy but I figured this wouldn't be a bad place to start!

Plus a large minority population that got stuffed into really, really bad mortgages.

There are areas here that are just fine, as I can personally can vouch for.Just for s**ts and giggles I looked at some properties in my old zipcode 60657 and was first of all astounded at the prices, but did notice that the ratio of taxes were not as bad in comparison to Champaign where I was looking.As far as comparison of zipcodes I certainly took notice of the difference between my old zip and the one where my aunt is 60647.

I always looked at what was time effective for me to do, and how good or bad I would feel about the result versus the cost.

If anyone has something like this that they'd like to share, please attach it to this thread or let me know . . . we'd love to add something to our forms page.One more thing . . . please note that writing in ALL CAPS is bad form on a forum or Chat room.

I feel like my second grade teacher just lectured me on being bad here, but neither I, nor Jason, nor anyone else who gets into business to make money (most people in business) is bad, despite what you may think.I take offense, and I'm sure there are millions of other people out there who would as well.Thanks.

I have a concrete sidewalk in a backyard, which was made by a do-it-yourselfer and it was a badly done job.

By all means agents need to get paid...I would pay what I have to...Thats not a problem...I am very new at this and right after the post I called the agent and worked it out so thank you so much...It was a case of bad communication on both parts...Have a wonderful day and thanks for the knowledge.vjb