After speaking with them, due to the neighborhood, they figured on a soft quote of 875 / month rent and 11-12% fee. 

(Ex: an extra 2 % on a $250,000 loan would only cost you approx $2,500 for a 6 month project - A relatively minor soft-cost for that deal).

The tree damaged another tree on the way down but the brush has been hauled off and things cleaned up.

What I love about REI is busting the brush.

Expected Soft Expenses During Rehab- Carrying costs (mortgage, interest, taxes, insurance)- The necessary insurance needed to protect the property- Do I get it personally or as my business entity?

The inventory seems huge, sales are slow and the prices are soft.

Hello; I agree that the market in detroit is soft.

First, a definition.callus |ˈkaləs| (also callous)nouna thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, esp. in an area that has been subjected to friction.RE investing is not for the timid or for the overly sensitive.

Why, banks want real skin in the game, real equity for a 75% LTV loan, to date, a soft second filled the gap allowing a borrower to get in under the rules, but was more likely to walk away.

After reading and hearing multiple sources regarding how much longer this soft market will continue -many think well into 08 and early 09 I'm considering renting.