Thanks in advance for your help.Josh,This has been discussed numerous times.

They also have raised MIP upfront and ongoing numerous times.

I've been told there are multiple offers, give me your highest and best numerous times.

As a side note, my addendum has numerous weasel clauses that I don't really need.

We are not retail buyers we want properties that we can add value to and be rewarded.

That's what a forum is about and so far you are being very elusive.I understand your 50% rule of thumb completely, I just do not think it is accurate for all investments and I make a personal choice to use other calculations.I have said on numerous occassions that the 50% rule is simply a way of stating that the operating expenses in the United States for residential rentals run (average) 45% to 50% per year over time.

REI can be very fun and rewarding!

What you are looking for is the security of employment with the rewards of entrepreneurship.

What's the risk vs. reward?

After reading numerous posts here i have a few thoughts to share.1.