Then I call my appraiser contact and tell him what I think it's worth, and ask for a quick valuation from him to confirm whether or not I am in the ball park.So far, this method is working pretty well for me in Texas, but yes... to be able to just look it up and ... presto... get a reliable value!

Freedom-Though real estate investing is not the big ball of freedom that many think it is.

I think there were a few low ball offers that came in, but nothing the sellers wanted to take seriously.

It is a new ball game for me buying and after reno be at break even status equity.Thanks

International investing is a whole 'nother ball game.

It makes it look as if it's done in purpose and gives a little foyer space to take off your shoes.If a wall has been taken down between rooms and the flooring has a gap right along that former wall, I do the same as above: Fill it in with marble tiles.If I have a very small bathroom where I need to redo the floor with tiles - I build a small false wall in front of the bathtub: furred out with 2"x4" sideways and plywood on top.

The VP of lending I worked with said that it is a good idea to contact them about 6 months before then end of the 5 years and get the ball rolling on the re-up.

No, I don't have a crystal ball, that's just my opinion.

They can give you a ball park of what the rent value is in the areas you are looking.

If you didn't see the curve ball, you may well not be able to hit the ball at all and then you have struck out with no more at bats.