Rents seem pretty good versus purchase prices and it seems there is upside because of the high number of foreclosures values still look to be a fraction of what values were .

If they had a bunch of long term low interest rate loans versus that branches deposit volume it is a loser for them.

I have been looking at the pros and cons of investing in RE versus placing money into the stock market (example JNJ) and enjoying the dividend and appreciation of that stock.

Also when a turnkey states rent pay close attention to how well they screened that tenant and how they qualified them.Also actual rents versus state gross rents.For example they said they are getting 700 a month.

Then you would have to evaluate the service of the $87,000 provider versus Dean and the area.

And when you are in a business then there are more tax deductions that the IRS will allow versus a hobby.

I think a better thing to ask for marketing purposes, versus asking for a grade of satisfaction, would be to ask what they like, dislike about the rental, neighborhood, etc.

My question is, if you are looking at a deal that you plan on wholesaling or Wholetailing, whichever the case may be, how do you decide if the deal is worth your time versus the opportunity costs.Basically put, should I put the property under contract and then begin the process of finding your cash or retail buyer, or should I pass on this deal because the margins are to small/tight, and a better use of my time might be chasing down the next deal with better margins?

There will be a ROE versus cash flow tradeoff here and I agree that Frank's book specified above is a good place to start.

I was there visiting for a conference as I live in GA.Planning for retirement and college is good.Capital to start investments here will be key and how active you want to be versus passive.