So I don't know how much you can talk off the posted price.For the models that Best Buy had in stock (for the projection TV's), they weren't too terribly far off the internet price, so some play there, but not too much.

I had no money, terrible credit, not job and was able to get a real estate business started and running.

This is a very vague question and can not be answered properly without knowing what area, what type of investment, what kind of risk factors, etc.For instance, a great cap rate for apartments in CA would be 6%, but would be terrible in Texas, Ohio, Illiniois, etc.

Whether or not it's out of state or in-state and out of area is not terribly important as long as it's within a decent "commute distance".

While I do find they are terribly slow, and not always the brightest on the phone, its generally the investors that are killing deals, not so much the mitigator personally.

Cash flow wise, as a rental, its terrible.

I have yet to see or hear a single guru talk about the difficulties of the business or discuss the truth about operating expenses, cash flow; or other serious matters.Having said all that, you will certainly read many books and articles while acquiring your education and starting with one book as opposed to another isn't terribly important.

I'm a little pissed off.I just had a terrible experience at a closing this evening.

Personally, I think the economy will be terrible for at least the next 10 years, although there will certainly be minor swings within that trend.Mike

I have an S Corp that is only a few months old, and I have terrible personal credit.BUT.