I have a couple of properties I am currently interested in.  I

The only thing you have not factored in is during a recession, a lot of people LOSE their JOBS which result in rents DECREASING and vacancies increasing.Having said that, if your cashflow is healthy now, during a recession, your cashflow will decrease and might even be $0.

I went to a seminar on wholesaling over 10 years ago, put the fees on a credit card, and had about $500 left and no income coming in.  I

@Antonio Coleman @Jeb Brilliant and others, please weigh in. I

I wanted to introduce myself and say hi.My name is Aaron and I am from Hobart, INI have seen a number of posts from fellow investors around my area (Hammond, Schererville, Chicago, etc...).  

Why not offer some encouraging advice or just find another forum to participate in.  I

I already own a house I live in.  I

If the currency ever comes down ( I hope not but hey) then the money coming in is worth more and if I decide to sell I will get a tremendous boost on equity.My entire strategy revolves around a strong dollar enabling me to purchase rental property in the most efficient and up-and-coming areas of Sao Paulo.

The only question is how steep that slope is (scenario #1 or #2) and the risk of a sudden turn (#3).You asked if the smart money should come out when the stupid money is all in. I

Other than investing in my first home to live in, I do want to absorb much information about investing in property in general.