Also, do mitigation techniques such as holding ponds, have an affect on how the water naturally filters down?

Shana, yes, I read that thread on survivalist techniques lol!

I've never invested in TX but hear it's harder and harder to utilize creative techniques in the lone star state.

I think the house in question is a lot closer to that number for ARV than $135,000.Finally, while I apologize for the length of this post, there is one other valuation technique I use as a "sanity check" in areas where I am very familiar with the market.

Another thing to remember is marketing techniques ebb and flow.

Don't use your fathers friend who hasn't built a house for a few years (codes and techniques change).

That technique rhymes with centuries of history.

You will want to have a good understanding of the RE investing techniques, your market place, have contacts and money set aside for doing deals.You'll find lots of help here in getting started.

I'll try the techniques you describe on the next one.

Some of these techniques are delineated by Federal statute; in fact, and I'll say so when that's the case.So it comes down to this: If you knew you could raise your FICO scores by 200 points and do it by breaking no laws, would you do so if you knew you weren't being fair to other consumers?