i mean, of course, if you can pick up a house for over 60,000 below market or in this case 20% below market and fix it up to make like 10 or 15k, that's good.there's just so many variables.

anyways, as i was saying, "adding value" depends on many different variables, for one - CASH or available CREDIT to do what you think will add value.

what kind of variables should i look at?

( I know there are a lot of variables in this example but I'm more interested in the " mind set " of people )Has anyone ever done this before ?

The cost to cure is also a wide variable because it depends on several factors.1) Is the foundation a slab or pier & beam.

I understand there are some pretty large variables, but any general estimates?

I'll get a 30 yr for the bulk of the purchase price, and a 15 yr variable on the remainder, if any.

Your $150,000 cash down has given you in 30 years –$3,365,000 (4% annual appreciation)$1,500,000 (2.34% annual “appreciation OR principal paid down on loan, however you want to look at it)$508,000 (after-tax cash flow invested annually into 8% annual yield account, whatever that is)$410,000 (increase in rents minus increase in variable operating costs invested annually into 8% annual yield account, whatever that is)Total gain - $5,783,000 or 12.9% compounded annual yield on the $150,000 investment.

Hi, I bought a condo two years ago and i financed it through wells fargo with an interest only variable mortage. 6 months later.....i realized i made a huge mistake and refinanced my loan to a fixed rate.

I wrote this partly in jest, but seriously its amazing to see the Chinese coming in and buying up our property with our depreciated dollars.Wasn't sure if anyone had any experiences with the Chinese when it came to real estate investing, I find it kinda fascinating and to see if anyone will see this as a variable to be planned for in the future.