My father (although not a license contractor) has built my home and my uncle is a licensed contractor.

Our total rehab costs will be around $15,000 and if appraised accurately, will allow us to access around $50,000 in equity (I am probably going to use Unison for this).Fortunately, I have an uncle who is successful in buy-and-hold -- his advice has been valuable.

(I have no rich uncle).

I first noticed this way out, student-gets-everything trend in Greenville N.C. 5 years ago when I visited my uncle and staying at a motel.

It is based on CLOSED SALES so there should be a great deal of accuracy.I once took an appraisal class at a RE school, it was of some value to me, but not enough that I would recommend it for everyone.all cashI'm concerned about a deal I may make in the future, on a building I currently rent from my uncle.

However, my dad and three uncles are really good trial lawyers so if they want to come after me, fine, I live in Anchorage, AK and am very easy to find there when I am not traveling.

Also consider your asset protection; you don't want Uncle Sam and Aunt IRS to get all your profit.

Jason,While I agree in theory that a person could search the country for an area where all the expenses are below average and you could have an uncle who would do your legal work for free, that still isn't going to reduce your operating expenses significantly - in fact probably not much, if any, below the 45% to 50% range.

Has anyone invested in Roger Salam's Instant Cash Infusion Course?

Thanks Uncle Sam.