I would spend as much time in the "Greeting and Warm-up stage of the sales process.

I feel overwhelmed at the thought of it at our age (mid 30s) and stage (3 young children, not much starting capitol).What are your opinions about this?

Also at what stage do you start sending out mails.

You can send me photo's, ask advice, purchases home staging directions, learn what's hot and what's not.

Noobdog, your post all makes sense to me but as someone who is too new at this stage to consider setting up a formal business entity, here is how I *believe* my tax situation breaks down at the moment:o If I can write off enough depreciation, mortgage interest, maintenance, etc. to offset my rental income, I break even on my taxes because I'm a passive investor with a strong AGI so no loss allowed on my taxes.o If I don't have enough expenses to offset my rent, I end up paying taxes on my rental income.I'd be happy to hear if I don't understand correctly but I've read the tax code over and over and seem to always come up with the same answer.

Location: USA and International (USA-friendly countries) Stage: Shovel-Ready (i.e., ready to break ground in 90 days) Terms: Up to 90% Equity Financing Available; THERE IS NO LOAN; as such, there are no interest payments during the term of the investment; 3 to 5 Year Term.

Hi, I believe I'm in the final stages of making an offer on my first investment property.

I moved to Lansing when I was 5 and went to Bingham elementary until the 4th grade, then we moved to Chicago.I have lots of happy memories about Lansing!

Unless your at the stage where you have tons of money to play with.

This is a huge opportunity for all of us, as Ralph has shared the stage with the likes of Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Joe Montana, General Norman Schwarzkopf, and Rich Dad author Robert Kiyosaki.