The gains there pale in comparison to what your condo flip gains today, if you had held onto it.Next market crash though I'm in SF and Mercer Island...

MSFT, -1.50%Investment in commercial real estate, often the most visible symbol of wealth, pales in comparison to stocks or derivatives at $7.6 trillion.As for money owed by every single person and country in the world, the grand total is $199 trillion, with some 29% of it borrowed since the 2008 financial crisis.The U.S. is responsible for nearly one-third of that global debt, while Europe follows at 26% and Japan at 20%.

Whatever grief they give you at this point, it will PALE in comparison to the grief you would get if this kid became your tenant."

(Of course, as discussed in this thread, I would keep substantial liability coverage).What I found is that the statistical value of the property insurance, based on Claim Frequency (percentage of households making a claim each year) and Claim Severity (average payout for each claim), in the categories of Fire & Lightning, Wind & Hail, Water Damage & Freezing, and "All Other Property Damage" pales in comparison to the premiums charged.

Even at the prices today, cashflow is negligible and the areas are tough.My property manager has a hard life.My cashflow pocketbook is empty.I've got war stories that would make many seasoned investors go pale. 

The amount you don't save this time around could pale beside the amount you could lose in making the wrong purchase.It's not the deal you don't get get that kills you. 

It made me a super-vetter.I LOVE being in this game, and while I believe we are in for an apocalyptic fall/winter that will make today's issues pale in comparison, I plan on riding it out to happier days!

Quote from @Michael Paling: Quote from @Julio Gonzalez: Should I talk to one even though I have no plans in looking for a lender?

You can go the long rout and get enough AH's from enough heirs to choke Death's pale horse. 

Here are the numbers:$48,000 Purchase$11,630 Repairs$1,301 Buying Closing Costs$550 Utilities$403 Loan and Interest$2,925 Selling Closing costs (we paid 2k of buyer's costs)$64,799 Total Costs$17,201 ProfitBefore:Deteriorated concrete pad, paint on the bricks, and overgrown and dying shrubs.Hard to see the house from the street.Some tile damage, and a very dated knob and drain set.Yes, that is a pale green wall color.