However, it would take a lot more of my cash right now, and I was hoping to save for a wedding next year.Seems difficult to get to that elusive 1%, but I really don't like my money sitting around right now and I'm itching to find a deal!

The pipe WILL burst the day before your wedding.

A JV agreement does not have to wed you to that group for any longer than you agree to.

This is truly a wonderful time to celebrate the coming of biggerpockets and its proud founder Josh Dorkin.

To celebrate, we are offering 20% off all books. 

Mission accomplished....I am going to treat myself to a fancy steak dinner to celebrate....

He also tried to jazz up the place during open houses by placing pictures of his band and himself on the walls like he was some great celebrity and thus everyone should snatch up his houses.I remember walking through one of the kitchens where vinyl sheeting had been laid down. 

If you are not married, here is a good case for marriage if I ever made one, Christine: each of you can get ten conforming loans.Of course, marry wisely- the spouse should have enough income and good credit to qualify for a conforming loan, good looks and dishwashing skills aside.Also, since this would be a business tactic, let us know if the IRS would allow you to write off the wedding and the honeymoon as a business expense...

Property #2 is our primary residence which we've owned for 16 years...we owe $178k and can sell pretty much as is for approximately $350-$370 OR  we could hold it and rent it out- for $2,500/mo...after running some numbers we 'd have a NET cash flow of about $200 which would be a good start towards our long term goal.

The area is not popular for weddings and wine tasting but not a super hot location.The complete dry spells occurred each time there was a CV scare.