You will be sacrificing getting on with your real estate experience and holdings, but would be doing a good thing for aging parents and will have a good asset paid down and ready when you are both ready for other living arrangements.  

Your local Realtor association probably offers classroom-style training included with your annual dues.#2 Most lessons come from actually doing business i.e. transactions.

I feel that, with a background in art, carpentry, and style and design, I am in a perfect position to begin a career as a home flipper.

.: 624 Bathroom Information# of Baths (Total): 1# of Full Baths: 1 Bedroom Information# of Bedrooms: 3 Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Taxes / AssessmentsParking / Garage InformationPrimary Garage Type: DetachedParking Type: GarageGarage Type: Detached# of Parking Spaces: 1 Exterior InformationRoof Type: AsphaltStructural Style: ColonialProperty Condition: FairPatio Type: Porch - No stepExterior Material: WoodConstruction Quality (1-Lowest, 10-Highest): 6Architectural Style: Colonial

I recently compared the numbers for the no/negative appreciation style markets with the no appreciation but good cash flow markets.

Since your in New Mexico, what's the architectural style and approximate age of the house?

I'm still deciding what to do about them, but these floors are fir, not hardwood, the paint is likely lead-based, and the painted floor (in the bedrooms) fits the house's style.  

my rule, others may say otherwise but I'm not in the volume game, real estate is my current Business, and I prefer quality over quantity.....just fits my style best.

Assessors determine your property taxes.Your appraisal is based on similar styled and sized homes sold within the last 3-6 months (12 months max) within a 1/2 mile to 1 mile radius, and with similar amenities and lot size.

In 3 words, "The American Dream"Legacy of financial freedom and independence for my children.I grew up with extremely dedicated 1st generation immigrant parents who sacrificed a tremendous amount of their life for their children and no amount of money can replace their love and hard work for my sister and I.However, as they face retirement - hard work was not enough to keep them from depending on government social security and their kids.