Originally posted by K Smith:Jon, Looks like she and her husband took out a loan for whatever reason and he died and she found herself in a economy where the value of her home was sharply decreasing in value.

The bonus that I found a few years back is when the rental industy was a bit sluggish, due to large amounts of first home buyers leaving their rentals to purchase thier first home, I did not have a giant decrease in rental applicants.

Make certain that whatever income you derive covers your costs of owning the property, plus a profit.Check to see whether the value of other area properties have increased or decreased in the past five years.

It decreases the value per foot if you didn't already know.

I read today that because of decreased demand by 3%, and increased supply by an unsaid %, key oil economists predict gasoline prices in some areas of the nation could reach sub $2.00 levels by this weekend.

It is a rising debt decreasing equity mortgage for persons over 62.

I could decrease my 401K to 6% instead of the 29%.

our lender allowed the adjacent lot to be sold off (released it) but required some of the proceeds to be applied toward the overall property loan as the loss of the lot does decrease the value of the holding.

Your income situation changes and you pay more on the loan.Investors can generate more monthly positive cash flow due to the decrease in payment.

Are there any projects slated in the area that would increase/decrease the value of the land in the future?