I took a bunch of other classes as well, but the one that put the icing on the cake was the class on commercial real estate investing.

; check for excessive ice buildup in freezer or mold on refer gasket (if you provide); check for electrical hazards- extension cords under rugs, broken outlets, too many devices per circuit.Check for other hazards as well- loose stairs or railings, fire hazards like curtains next to the stove, or stacks and stacks of paper goods; cracked, broken, or missing window panes; uneven floor surfaces; look for signs of termites, rats, roaches, or unauthorized pets.

Appreciation - I consider this icing on the cake, but property does historically appreciate over time.5.

San Jose is a different beast for investing, and I feel my time will be better focused in easier areas that will generate positive cash flow.So it would be great to hear general stories of how you built your team, but the icing on the cake for me will be to hear about people who started with similar goals.Also, I realize each person on the team is important, but who do you consider most critical in getting your deals done?

From what I hear, the UMass Dartmouth hockey team beat the place up pretty good back in the 70s, and she's kept it one unit ever since.

Better yet, did they "defrost" the freezer themselves...with an ice pick?

If you can short the 1st as well, icing on the cake.In reality, the best deals are those with the best BPO's, which generally make or break any short sale deal.

I consider appreciation to be icing on the cake.

Mainly, we just had all our ice, gas, and food bought up from all the people coming up from Houston!

Being prepared is a good thing and considering where I live we tend to get ice storms in the winter, I do tend to stock up a bit as winter approaches.