All Forum Posts by: Tod R.

I'll check it out.

I told Al Williamson that as soon as I posted my previous posting, I reallized I just described the Passbook(I giant coupon book that you buy for about $30). Everything old is new again!

NANA, I think Bill Gulley and Dion DePaoli are right on. If you go to another lender they will most likely want to give you a 50% LTV, charge you an appraisal and fees for a new loan. I think you need to insist TD to give you a one year extension. You most likely will need to give them a paydown to get them to do so but maybe you avoid additional costs. New construction is getting easier in some parts of the country, I'm not sure about yours, but the time is now to act on either a sale or JV a spec home.

I am definitely interested in an opportunity to work with you. Unfortunately I think I'm going to be at Texas Tech for my son's orientation/registering that day. I need to confirm this, but if not I will PM you and see if we can meet.

I'll keep you updated.

He definitely looks like he's been working on making this photo look authentic...

Welcome to BP Sheila Griffin! Definitely read old posts in the forums, blogs and articles. Also ask questions in the forums, you will definitely get a broad perspective.

Oh yea, and another Texian!

Thanks Rich. You are right(as usual)! That could be option #4. Smaller lots. Minimum lot size can be 1 acre. I originally had twelve acres that I planned to subdivide. I sold 2.6 in 2009. It's all LT gains and I should have thought about the 1031 exchange.

I too really enjoyed the Summit and am looking forward to the next one. Next time you come to DFW, I would love to get together for breakfast,lunch,dinner,etc. We could even get a impromptu meetup with the DFW gang!

Its all of DFW. We'll be meeting at Fox&Hound in Arlington. We did this about a month ago and had a good turnout. It was pretty easy to get to.

How about an app that gives the tenant discounts on services (dry cleaning, restaurants, banking, etc) provided by local businesses, or maybe additional services provided by landlord that would help increase their Other Income?

http://www.inman.com/news/2012/03/9/sawbuck-app-serves-real-estate-data-snapshots

Sounds like a great tool for the investor on the go.

Hey Grant, I know this isn't part of the thread, but just wanted to say a quick welcome and hello.

Keep an eye out for a BP meetup that's planned for either June or July, I can't remember. There's a post that will pick up activity as it gets closer.

And your right, you can get a great education out of this site.

Tod