I was actually surprised this week to pick up the paper and see a story on "job growth" here--may not last long, through, if gas prices keep tanking!

I have had them run gas and water line extensions to connect, and it's usually easy to get a $500-$1000 up front "decorating" incentive from them to organize and spiff up the area you plan to install (by signing a 5 or 10 year contract).

The Realtor was sick of trying to move this place, and cut her commission to make it happen.One place had a BUTT UGLY kitchen and a leaking roof.

A special note here: Water, Gas, and electric company personnel who shut off utility meters can be very good bird dogs, when it comes to finding property that is in trouble or vacant. give them those bounty cards below.

Realtors do have expenses and drive people around burning gas.

Pensions...usually yield < 2% on investment (been 2 a gas pump lately?...

Don't forget your advertising costs, your travel costs (with gas at $3+ per gallon).

I provide a fridge and washer/dryer stacked set in my condo, nothing but a gas range in my rental house.

(note: you must fix the water problem water leak=mold)

Where do you find renters in a decent amount of time considering while you're fixing up you still have mortgage, gas/electric, water, and home owner's insurance MONTHLY?