Plus the extra strain it puts on the compressor which is the most expensive component to replace.Dave

If they come in more, well, he better tighten his belt.

There might be a few loose spokes that need to be tightened up, but other than that it is fine.For those homes see what the liens are and see if they are not demolitian properties.

My question to the experts out there is "How have you guys (and gals) been able to adjust to the tightening money supply?

A little belt tightening never hurt anyone.

Though we looked at, and even bid on, a number of deals in 2008, we really tightened our standards due to the economic crisis.

This is the ONLY first hand account that I have heard of tightening credit that seems unwarranted.

I also find it to strain credibility when you're promoting a product you haven't even finished!

Lenders have tightened up tremendously.

$3,000 / month in rental income (6 x $500)less 50% for expenses = $1,500 / month$180,000 purchase price$ 25,000 renostotal investment of $205,000205,000 @ 7% & 30 years = $1350 / month+$150 / month* worst house on a good street (properties on both sides assessed at over $300k)* could tighten management of property to reduce expenses to less than 50%Thoughts?