With a $1M portfolio ... you'd lose ~$5k per year in income.For illustrative purposes only, I'm assuming 2% house in Class C area appreciates 3% and a 1.5% house in Class B area appreciates 4%.Rick

With very similar numbers, it's not to mine.i am sure i am not explaining it the correct way, but hopefully someone can chime in.Both of you examples illustrate the point well.

(just made that up for illustration) and you always put that on every piece, in the same font, in the same color, and you also snag IBuyontheFly.com so you can tie things together.It could be a visual image, like your pieces always have a pic of an eagle on them or whatever.

Brandon,You are illustrating my goal.

Now, I'm not saying there isn't an argument for philanthropy, but nor do I agree that it is society's responsibility to support the lazy or unwilling.this story illustrates motivated self-interest and what happens when human behavior takes over:

To say we just don't agree does not illustrate what it is, you do not agree with me about.

In addition, it may also illustrate which assets have a higher chance of reverting back which means you simply need to go find the real estate agent that will be assigned to the REO post FCL auction.

It reminds me of what we use in the military called "density plots" to illustrate "hot" areas.

.- Get financial statements that would illustrate proper net worth and/or income.- Create a checklist of questions that would help qualify the investor and have them sign the form.- Have the investor's CPA or lawyer write a letter attesting to the fact that they are accredited.Obviously the tax returns are the best route to go.

You ably illustrated it in your rule of thumb of 10% plus note carry to make it work.