At this stage of our life, our goal is to maximize the profits out of our house and our vacant land and build a modest retirement home that is paid for.

I'm at a stage where I could gain considerably by interacting with BP members who are actively investing in RE and can guide me through the steps in investing in RE.

HiI have an applicant who has bankruptcy filing (havent checked what stage it is in yet) and an income to rent ratio of 2.4.

Staging?

It looks like were in the beginning stages of the rest of the world pulling away from using the US dollar.

It is in a very easy to rent neighborhood, by a university and dental school, and medical center. in fact it will aready will be rented out until june 2015. the purchase price is 140K, rent 1300. is this a good deal?

This plan is to just help get me to the introduction stage, not close any deals.

My definition of full amenity type high rise are large building over 15 stories that offer 24 hour doorman, parking, fitness/pool center etc.

After reviewing the basics to RE investing on this site I really enjoyed the outline of career ideas that allow you to earn while you learn.Right now I am employed as a relationship manager ( Call center) at a bank.

It's a Starbucks, yogurt shop, and Subway on a parcel in a large shopping center in a great area at 8.26% cap.