The military is certainly a big fat target, but I would argue that this is the last place to cut back even with all of the waste.

Now this is where my stupid genes kick in.

There's nothing wrong with you, except that you are fat and way too stressed.

I think the best strategy is to first trim all the fat.

You should look at Leigh Robinson's "Landlording" - http://tinyurl.com/landlordingThat book is FAT and full of tips on being a landlord and managing property.

I am in investor myself and have long term relationships with other investors I work with.I am not looking for some huckster trying to get cheap service one time and then use someone else the next time.Many know bonuses tied into conditions are a waste and the sellers will look for any out to screw the buyers broker.This is why to just pay a higher buyers co-op is better.The TRUTH is you will get more showings with a higher commission that is guaranteed IF the property is priced correctly for it's condition and location.The statistics are about 86 percent of new agents won't last a year in the business.Knowing that they will likely only do a few deals before burning out they are looking at 2 things.1.The broker will have them on a fat split where the agent is on a 50/50 or 60/40 split their first few transactions.2.With only making a few sales they want them to count (big co-ops).Why do you think builders are always paying higher co-ops??

To all members engaged in this fiery debate (by which, read what economists have wrote, it's done and over, the fat lady had a coronary on stage, too many Big Mac's, singing is over, it just has not cycled thru as of yet.

If it is fat you may engage an attorney to see what your rights are with the contract and how things will play out for the bankruptcy.

Ted- as they say, I've been poor and I've been rich- well, rich is better.I've been fat and I've been skinniy - skinny is better!

Samuel Freshmen has a book on the topic and I learned tonight that Gene Trowbridge is a good resource too.