GOLD, NOTES, DELINQ REAL ESTATE TAX CERTIFICATES, 1 RENTAL PROPERTY ETC ETC, READ EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE SMALL PRINTS.

It was for gold not cash!

This assuming real estate prices rise along with other commodities such as gold and silver.So I feel QA3 helped one as real estate investor/speculator since it is merely taking advantage of this propped up, manipulated, politicized economy.

Believe me, the testing required of soils, structural engineering, etc. drives prices through the roof, add to that everyone thinks they are sitting on a gold mine and want $300,000 -$1,000,000+ on lots.

Micheal,What is customary for the area where you own the property.If other apartment buildings include water with the rent then I wouldn't separate out.The tenants for that area are conditioned to have water included and many will move elsewhere on you.If you just have an old building that needs to be metered out and tenants paying for water is custom for the area then go ahead.When tenants do not pay for water they use on average 35% more and do not report leaks with the property as they don't care.Direct meters the tenant will be responsible for from the street.If they do not pay they cut off that unit.If you put a meter just to read for yourself and then bill the tenant you the landlord can be still responsible to pay to the water department.It all depends on how the local water authority handles things where you own the building.Water is like liquid gold so if you can control it your bottom line will be better for it.

Gold?....

No 60, 90 or 120 day lead times here, he's always been able to get it done in under 30.That relationship is worth its weight in gold - I can call him anytime for a rate quote, loan question, pre-approval letter etc.

While there can be a pot of gold, just remember, rates are starting to climb, the new Chicago Real Estate taxes will hit any property over 250k, so a few buyers may no longer qualify for that level of purchase. 

I was three feet from ****ing gold.

There are also quite a few gyms in the area too ranging from your standard Gold's to smaller ones like Cross Fit, Mixed Martial Arts, etc.