It has been a roller coaster ride for me at times, but I am starting to get more clear and determined to keep at it until I succeed.

New buyers and sellers went on roller coaster ride.

I think you're quite a cheap-skate.

there were over 400 banks that failed in Georgia alone.. not sure were you getting the 157 :)this is my 3rd roller coaster ride.. but 08 09 was the big dipper...

That's why the returns always look so good on low priced properties, the increased risk that comes with more drama at that end of the market makes it attractive if you have a strong stomach, thick skin and like roller coasters...Certainly crunch the numbers on your prospect properties, but also overlay things like safety, quality of local schools and overall appearance of the neighborhood, (the things that responsible people care about).  

With real estate cycles in most other states you might see a smaller upside and decline in values.In places like CA and NY you can see wild swings in values based on the cycles almost like a roller coaster.

So just curious about others having crazy experiences-In 2010 I was looking for my first post-divorce house as a single dude after apartment living for 2 years. I found the perfect house- 4/2, 2000 sq ft, great newer ...

Plastic coated cable works well.If the rope isn't on the window you'll need to pull off one side of the sash and pull the window out (lower part of a double hung) and screw in to attach the rope.Put the weights on so that in the full down position the weights are just below the opening at the roller wheel

But, it's also a very small job with many of the costs, like cleaning brushes, rollers, equipment, driving to the job, accounting, etc. that would be applied as fixed costs to a much bigger job.

Detail of Income and Expenses2007 Tax Detail Report DatePaid to/received fromUnitMemoPmt/RefMileageIncomeExpensesTOTALIncome$0.00 Rent Received$0.00 Royalties Received$0.00 Expenses$5,287.35 Advertising$0.00 Auto and Travel$0.00 Cleaning and Maintenance$350.00 Maintenance6/16/2007Joe SiedelBasement cleanout and paintingCash$150.00 7/9/2007Joe SiedelOutside painting$200.00 Commissions$0.00 Insurance$125.00 6/9/2007AllState Insurance3 months$125.00 Interest (Nonmortgage)$0.00 Legal & Professional Fees$0.00 Management Fees$0.00 Mileage (Estimated rate: $0.445 per mile)0$0.00 Mortgage Interest Paid to BanksEnterRepairs$2,540.42 5/19/2007Moldstat PlusCC$48.49 5/28/2007Base Board$60.16 5/28/2007Misc Supplies For HousePaint brush, rollers ect..