Little things like shared fences, excessive number of ceiling mounted hvac filters, zoned hvac (single zoned system on a 2 story home vs 2 systems), all those things tend to weigh in on my decision.My ideal property would be:4BR, 2+Bath, 2 Car GarageSingle story1,700 to 2,200 sqr ftWalking distance to Exemplary elementary schoolNon-shared fenceHVAC filter mounted on air handlerHot water heater in garageI'll probably pick one up before spring.

This answer to this will just depend on the skill of the person making the investments.It's like workers who have the maximum taken out on taxes so they get money back at the end of the year.They are happy as it's the only way they know to save.The other spectrum is people will have the least amount of taxes taken out as they want to grow that money all year long instead of the interest going to the government.I also agree that how you invest will depend on different stages of your life.In the early stages people are more risky for larger returns possible.Then over time the goal is slow growth to keep up or outpace annual inflation.As you get older wealth creation tends to be less of a goal over wealth preservation.It all comes down to do you want to make 200k a year and put in 50 hours a week or make 140k and put in 30 hrs with plenty of time to enjoy it??

Right now they are staging a collective breath holding and foot stomping tirade that I would expect of people who are either:1.

Now in the planning stages.

Ah...now you're talking about "staging" a note purchase.

I would highly recommend staging...it certainly works for us...

Maybe this is not my place to say, but considering how much money is being/has been made from networking via this site, I find it very strange that the amount collected via donations is VERY low.I'm still in my learning stages but I fully intend to donate something small from each deal I close....even if its 0.01% of your profits, i'm pretty sure anyone can work that into their budget

They typically rent for a slight premium ($50-$100/month) to empty rentals.I have considered staging my rentals with basic furniture that are geared to students, but I also feel you may have a higher turnover rate.

Asset protection at your stage of investing might be better served with any homestead exemption allowed in your state as a personal residence.Another issue is that your duplex will be treated as an investment to extent of the business purpose, you will not be able to depreciate that part of the asset used for your personal use and common elements will need to be proportionate to use..

Land Staging-The magic of accessNot providing convenient access to the proposed house site(s) on a parcel of land is like trying to show a house with the door locked.