Hi, my name is Mark, and I'm currently a student at UF, in Gainesville, FLFor a couple months now, I've been toying with the idea of purchasing a house in Gainesville, since it's a great time to buy, and I'll be in Gainesville for at least a few more years.

I work in capital equipment sales for a laser systems manufacturer...yes I sell lasers, and no these lasers aren't nearly as cool as these sound :)I graduated Oregon State in Business and Entrepreneurship (Go Beavs!).

Yet, Brown and his buds scared the citizenry into raising their own taxes so that he can build his toy train to nowhere.

I'm still in the dreaming stage but are toying with the idea of purchasing a duplex when we're ready to purchase a house in our new location.

My wife and I were originally looking for a smaller house on a couple of acres that will accomadate our boats, campers, and other toys.

However interest rates are so low and as I am toying with 15 year mortgages a big chunk of my mortgage payments would be paying down principal from the start, and it seems like this should play some effect when considering returns.

Legal contracts are not toys.

I have a side by side duplex, and am toying with the idea of converting the attic space into a single studio apartment.The current duplex numbers are 50K mortgage with a PITI of 595/month and a current value of about 110K.

It was very commonly used in Florida during the real estate boom.It baffles me that drywall (which is extremely heavy) could be produced in China, shipped here, and then sold for a profit.A sidenote - we've all heard of Chinese toys containing lead paint.

Sorry if my spellings are not correct, but I'm sure you know what I am referring to. Yes