This site can be a huge benefit if investors and would-be investors utilize it and reply to new threads and post regular replies.I am first in line to help any investor with what I know..... but the world works better when everyone contributes.Just my two cents... well, one cent actually.

I also have some clients that have utilized my services for inspections that I help out with running comps for them from time to time.

Although not ideal, it is OK to have negative cash flow if your INCOME (rent) exceeds your EXPENSES (interest, property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, etc.).

You will have utility bills, services, mail delivery, etc., to show that you live there.

He will be paying me a small rent, and covering the maintenance fee, utilities, etc..

The again, some investors that I know just utilize my services as an inspecto because they know that I give discounts for investors on my inspections.From the seller's side, I have a couple of investors that have me list their properties for them on a flat fee listing.

That said, his experiences are with REI, so that's what he utilizes to tell his story.

Utilities in place, Streets paved, Builder selling, total lots in neighborhood are 301.

The ppty produce an $800 income after my surppose mortgage and utility every month.

Taxes, Utilities, the Economy, Competition.These and other factors will effect your Commercial Investment and you have NO CONTROL over what they might be or do in the future.So what is the one MAJOR ITEM/EXPENSE you can control???