A few weeks ago I wrote a summary overview to our investors in both funds to prepare them for probably lower returns in the short run from potential higher defaults.

There are a wide variety of amenities that will enhance the guest experience.Some lower cost ideas for 'fun amenities' could be...

Duplexes are generally valued lower than a single family.

Talking of multifamily specifically, how is it that we are getting better cap rates if the prices have not really reset lower.

I have found people willing to owner finance their house to me at a lower interest rate.

I keep hopping around from Florida to Nashville to North Carolina, maybe Ohio for the lower price point when I was considering buying more than arbitrage.  

Below that is a parlor floor, which has the highest ceiling in the building and this floor is connected to the ground floor via an interior staircase which we added doors to both ends to break up the lower duplex into two separate living areas.  

Look into areas with lower price points and solid rental demand this can allow you to start investing without the pressure of high local prices.Your brother’s contribution gives you financial flexibility, so use this time to find a property that fits your needs without rushing.

The longer the maturity rate of the bond, the higher the yield is to compensate an investor for the additional risk they are taking on with a longer dated bond.Stocks that pay divideneds....insurance companies have a lower yield than telecom stocks as a reflection that telecoms are higher risk than insurance companies.In the efficient market hypothesis, if markets are efficient then the yields should be reflective of the risk.

The payments tend to be lower than a standard cash out refi, so if you end up in a tight cash spot, you have the flexibility to pay less for a bit until you get your bearings again.