The hidden assumption there is you're willing to put money into an investment that returns NOTHING.

Yes, the inside can be trashed; there can be hidden structural damage; mold; lead paint (oh no!)

You can be SURE I didn't forget Capital Gains Tax :D I was mainly going for listing the ones that were "hidden" (taken from pay / included in other payments) to make the point.Originally posted by "ncarey":People think they are in the 25 or 36% tax bracket when in reality they pay much more in taxes.

You lose nothing but gain in return if you take the plunge and do what others wont.. it's like digging treasure even if you're uncertain that there really is a treasure chest hidden.

Therefore, if you come across a gem in Southern California selling at a 7% cap rate and you know the market is around 5.15%, you're looking at a deal right off the bat.

I have been offered some valuable lessons here, and I will try to squeeze some gems from this “long, strange trip.â€From a spiritual point of view, a particular challenge in being a landlord is that often, I find myself upset with someone: Either because I’m being told a lie to avoid payment of rent or because someone is treating my property in a disrespectful way.

You want to shop for cash flow but also "soon to increase" hidden equity.

That inspired me to start buying rental properties because I saw how many benefits there are (as long as they are managed properly) I joined the site to learn the hidden aspects of real estate that can be easily overlooked by someone just starting off.

Through the first half of 2007 I was telling my membership to seriously consider selling most of their investments while the prices were still high.Then at the start of 2008 I told them it was too late if they had not already taken action and discussions turned to scooping up bargains and effectively managing their holdings to weather the economic storm.What I did not talk about was the hidden fraud at so many levels in the financial system.

You can visit prehistoric landmarks, sail into hidden coves, admire picturesque bays and the typical mediterranean scrub that grows luxuriant and spreads its scents all around.