Brokered deals are held in strict confidence and the only other way to come up with data is to contact a principal in each comparable deal...all of which are likely to be underwritten either incorrectly or in a manner inconsistent with the way you would do it.It doesn't matter what the market cap rate is.

It is simplistic and incorrect to think of China as a third world country with low technology and lots of sweatshops.

I know you can disclose, but still not sure.If I am incorrect about these statements which I hope I am, please let us know.

Fix your job title and/or incorrect addresses on your reports?

You just want to avoid issues down the line based off the simple fact that something was done incorrectly or not disclosed.

So, implying that the attorney's fees are paid by the seller are inheritantly incorrect.

Knowing what I know now I would love to work for the state association bc I would love to go around and blast everyone who is doing things incorrectly!!

(To be perfectly honest, I, too, had held that incorrect view until I thought about this a bit more.)I agree that renting is typically cheaper than owning from an initial cash-flow perspective.

I got the impression (forgive me if I was incorrect) that you had no experience.

Putting some of the liability on the tenant usually makes them take a little more care of the property.Not trying to bust your chops and say that the 50% rule is incorrect, more or less indicating that each market is different.