If you are relatively new, I would strongly urge you to attend a number of Sales first, observe which Investors are bidding (they are usually regulars with Cash or Credit-Lines), evaluate the properties that are being advertised and sold, including the figures (numbers), then determine if you are ready to play with the players.

I was making an observation and nothing more.I write articles for one publisher only.

Section 8 rents by my observation are higher than standard rents for a home in a not so good part of town.

I don't disagree with Jon's observation; my point was that not all real estate is over-encumbered.

And good for you for being so polite and biting your lip… A little observation though...

Use what ever calculations you choose for your criteria, but keep in mind that there are many claculations & considerations to observe before moving forward on any deal.It is true that sellers and particularly seller's agents, will make the numbers look as good as possible, attempting to hide or leave out expenses and inflate the gross incomes.

They concluded with the observation that Carona failed to report "a donation of office space on [his] recent campaign reports."

Which is better my financial status Great observation Jeff.

Honestly, is this just a personal observation or is this from a report/market indicator?

My observations have shown me that MOST humans are all basically the same.