The "2% rule" is practically unheard of (cashflow is moderate), but appreciation has remained fairly strong/stable in many parts of town even throughout the housing crash.I'm actually going back to Cedar Rapids and Ames over the holidays to visit family and try to sniff out any more deals.

Thank you for all your input, happy holidays to you and your family.

Thanks a lot and Happy holidays!!

The only thing worse than one vacant property is two vacant properties.As others have mentioned, the vacancy could be caused by many things--rent price is too high, wrong neighborhood, the grade of the property is lower than competitors, winter (esp. the holidays) is dead season for new renters, insufficient or poor advertising, the type of property doesn't match the needs of the local tenant pool, etc., etc., etc....I don't know which issues are causing your vacancy specifically, but I do know you'll want to figure that out before going for property #2.Plus, figuring out why your current property isn't renting will help you better understand what type of property to buy next (and what types to avoid).Good luck out there!

Happy holidays!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Thanks in advance for your help, and Happy Holidays!!

This project is 1/2 done Im working on it now, Although honestly I toke a break during holidays for 10 days and just toke another 7 day break to spend time with family. i should finish this project by may 1st.

I'm sure the bill will go through, not its just a matter of when.Tomorrow is jewish holiday, so those members of congress will be out.

It is the Holidays after all.