The next one says not to count on becoming financially free from real estate because its like hitting the lottery.

As far as flip projects we took a hit in the crash but nothing like back East, Vegas, Phoenix etc. there are some local deals but its a feedin frenzy banks are waiting up to 2 weeks to look at offers.

ED is usually for the taking of property for public projects and has been limited to such until recently when corporates have hit the communities up from the tax angle and highest and best use, IMO.

Darryl Dahlen hit the concept spot on.

I assumed it was public knowledge not to hide it but perhaps limit future losses.....but then again, it might not be so bad of a hit, I wouldn't hold it, but he may be happy to.

My area was not hit very hard...considering, but we know what has happened in some places.You can't expect years of a disater in the making to be solved overnight, IMO.

hey all not sure where to post this question We recently sold a duplex in downtown Indianapolis using 1031 currently looking for like properties in northern suburbs of indy, but could entertain other ideas.

Should an earthquake hit that is big enough to level my house, I would imagine that most houses would be leveled.

You can always hit Craigslist or the sears outlet for discount stuff.

Jake Kucheck In most of California, certainly in my area (northern CA) and in your area too, you can't really just "convert" a tenant to Section 8.