Whatever direction you go in, it would be wise to have an understanding of economics, business math & accounting, marketing, etc.

Ikea furniture is what I would call economically stylish - it looks ok and doesn't hit the pocketbook too hard but if I'm buying a trendy high end condo, I'm certainly looking for nicer furniture than I can get at Ikea.

That’s precisely the reason for the angry tone of this post.Consumer sentiment is a leading economic indicator.

i am sure you will get all sides of the coin on this one.. but it really comes down to economics to me.

Can you afford to carry the debt service if the AA tenant hits hard economic times and files bankruptcy?

Vacancies, economic vacancy (like the "two months free" you mention), advertising, utilities when vacant, evictions, tenant damage (brand new or not, tenants can still do damage), CPA, Lawyer, maintenance, property management, etc.

BBE is very , very cheap though, and relatively economical to run.Also , tom , how did you learn to do your electric?

If there is an economic “boomâ€, meaning a lot of jobs are moving into the area, the prices tend to move faster than normal.

In today's increasingly Competitive and Challenging Economic Times this Problem Solving Ability is Your Greatest Asset!

The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 includes a provision that modifies Section 121 of the Internal Revenue Code, which is often referred to as the 121 exclusion.