What is happening at the macro level is a bit like the weather.

I hate cold weather[/u]

I was very suspicious of the model these newbies presented so I began researching the company... hence, I found this site.We are planning on selling a few of our rental properties in the first quarter 2008 so that we can reinvest the equity in some of the great opportunities available in our market currently.Jacksonville has weathered the market shift reasonably well overall but, of course, there have been casualties.

Given the average time to transact the deal and rehab it - winter acquisitions are usually ready just in time for spring renting.One thing I do like about late summer/fall acquisitions is that there's a greater chance the property was vacated in non-pipe bursting weather.

I'm currently liquid enough to weather a few vacant months, but even so, should I look to have a higher positive cash flow?

What of the forecasts that say that things will continue to get worse for another year or so?

A club had to cancel its meeting, (not because we Chicagoans don't know how to drive in snow) but because the presenters flight was cancelled because of the weather.

The problem was caused by weather in California and shouldn't be an issue going forward.We appreciate your understanding and want to welcome you back!

Also wanted to add that if you do not have the staying power to weather a storm when things do not go as planned then real estate investing might not be the right thing for you.Unlike stocks, real estate is not a liquid asset.

I'm on call 24/7 and have to check the place out after any severe weather.