Esther L.A self directed IRA (or Solo 401k) may invest in real estate, and may use leverage.All returns from the investment must accrue to the plan.  

Originally posted by Jeremy Shepherd:Cap rate  Out of curiosity, why would you ask for the cap rate instead of calculating it yourself after getting info about income and expenses?

@Brit Foshee Good work, Im a newbie to Real Estate investing, Out of curiosity have you made deals in the South FL (Ft.Lauderdale-Broward/Miami-Dade) area?

We pay back the principal and accrued interest at the end of the loan term, meaning we make a single payment as opposed to monthly interest-only payments.

Cross-referencing your original list with that group could mean a higher percentage of hits for your time, not to mention fewer hand cramps.Out of curiosity, where did you go to get said information?

If they don't, it should accrue. 

He must have sent me a yellow letter and I do respond to about 1 out of 5 I get just out of sheer curiosity.. well he calls me.. gives me an address.

Just out of curiosity, if you had 60K to invest and no credit, what are the odds of finding a duplex that would be as profitable and overall as good or better investment as a SFH?

Out of curiosity I tried to look up the house that was forclosed on and I can't find a #241 on that street.

I think I’ll just relax and let her keep possession of the house and let the rent continue to accrue until after July 4th when it is convenient for me.