Vacancies, potential evictions, insurance, repair costs, damages and wear and tear on appliances/carpet/everything else could eat into that $400 well.But $400 a month isn't too bad assuming the repair costs are low and it's a newer house or renovated.

I still go back twice a year and I'm sure to eat Demos' each time.

1st day 1 hour lunch next 2 days bring your lunch - we might eat through it.

I don't know if it was simply the fashion or whether our ancestors were 10ft tall, but it eats away the heating.Despite my best efforts, I haven't been able to find a solution to this.

You have to analyze how much those have been rising each year as well versus expected rents rising or staying stagnant and eating into your returns.

I am not saying they are unethical nor do a good job, but it is just one price I would have to eat I guess since its a small market of builders.Thanks for input guys

A mistake there can eat you alive and can really drag you down.

I guess we will not be eating at that restaurant again, our community is small at this rate we will not be eating out much.

The article mentioned how a booming China and India are increasing food prices, because as China and India become wealthy they can afford to eat and live like we do.

You know you’re a real estate investor... when every time you go out to eat you mention real estate investing so you can write off the meal on your tax return.