One of the reasons I like real estate is the local influence on prices that at least buffers some of the outside effects of recession & monetary policy.

I Have 6 good responses and am waiting on their Resume' and ability to finish project and will update as soon as we have someone that will be a good fit.I want to make sure who ever takes this on is not stretching themselves to thin and can get the project done... undercapitalization in this business can lead to monetary loss's very quickly...

CPAs and the BP community with input/knowledge/experience with large monetary gifts:New Estate and Gift Tax for 2016Sometime in 2016, my wife and I would like to give my parents a large sum of $40-60k as a gift.

Understanding that we could likely weather the monetary storm using the $150,000 in equity in our home, we were next stricken with respiratory and other health issues.

You definitely have a creative eye that makes monetary sense- a rare combination, I'm told.

Monetary transactions must be controlled through the use of receipts and regular monitoring.

My employees can't accept monetary or gift card tips, but they can accept lunch or sodas.  

I have said over and over again that EDUCATING people to be successful costs money and time.If I make 400k,500,600k a year income and I take time out to help someone with no monetary benefit then not only am I not getting money from them but I am also losing money because my income goes down from not putting time into income generating activities.That is why I love Bigger Pockets because you can drop knowledge 24/7 and it's up to the reader what they do with what they learn.To expect a local investor who is successful to spend hours on end for free helping people make money is not realistic.

@Shawn Smith If I were in your position, I would put a lien against the property for your monetary interests.

For most people investing in real estate it is a long slow process that takes what you might view as a life time.Many individuals beginning set lofty monetary goals that are not realistic.Your goal should be to...................