Factoring in a 30-year mortgage, $1,200 in annual home insurance, closing costs of $5,500 and maintenance costs of $100 a month, along with property taxes, he calculated that it would take a selling price, 10 years later, of $395,404 just to break even.

I have not raised rents in the 2 1/2 years I've owned it but have reduced the vacancy factor to near zero.

You don;t have to itemize every cost, just use 50% of the gross rents as your cost factors and you are done!

Interest rates have some effect or influence, but there are a number of other factors (unemployment, economic outlook, population growth, household creation/consolidation, consumer confidence, tax codes, etc.) that are more powerful in determining housing prices.

I realize that the economy and other factors may make it difficult to make this happen for some people, but look at it this way: All things in life that are difficult are the things worth going after.

I believe he will treat you right based on his integrity.

I know one of the ingredients was a Pool item (ph factor, chlorine ??).

Allison, age of the carpet could be a factor.

Also, you should consider adding a profile picture to enhance the networking and interaction factor.

So, even if it looks fine, factor in replacing it.- Duct Cleaning.