But I would see a bigger cause of decreased RV sales coming from the down RE market in much of the nation.

This type of motivation is only temporary and a bit shallow.

I don't have the 100 or 150k lying around and wonder if a temporary line of credit would be the way to go.

Most families receiving this type of assistance stay in the rental for an average of nine years, plus the government sends you a check on the first of every month for full market value rent.† Check your local housing and development authority for opportunities in your area.† Many cities are offering incentives to investors interested in certain neighborhoods so check with your city planner, neighborhood associations, and government agencies in your area to find out what may be available to you.† As with any purchase these days make sure you buy the property at a low enough price that a temporary rent reduction will not eliminate your cash flow.Offer the property for rent for $500 a month more than you actually need and advertise that discounted rent available to qualified renters.† In this case you offer to reduce the rent $500 a month if they agree to take care of any problems with repair costs of $500 or less.

I have a temporary website that we are in the process of updating and you can contact me there if you would like any information.

Property #1Purchase Price $149,500 (Nov 2004)PITI - $1725 (includes $350 for HELOC, $250 for escrow shortage pymt (12months left), $125 Association Dues)Rent Received: $1195Net - -$530 (ouchhhh)And this does not even take operating expenses into acct (double ouuchhhh)...and a very high vacancy rate in Property #1...Positives: This areas has NOT seen a decrease in prices at all.

And even the boot is only temporary the first time around.

However, as Jason also stated, there are many factors which can decrease OE.Capital expenses are capital expenses, not OE.

If rents increase and expenses decrease, you could have an improvement in cash flow.

msedwick: Values have dropped 5-10% or so in the last year according to my tax records, but in terms of sales, things are pretty much flat - no increase or decrease.