The key is not the amount/percentage, it's the value you get for it, so the answer is 2% is too much (for some lazy REALTORS) and 6% is not enough (for the super hard working group that always sells listings higher and faster than the market).

Ivest your profits back into your houseThe key to investing is knowing what youre getting into, and if you dont........ASK SOMEBODY WHO DOES!

I just read a great article in the Wall Street Journal by Jonathan Clements about the 5 key risks of real estate in today’s crazy market.

I read today that because of decreased demand by 3%, and increased supply by an unsaid %, key oil economists predict gasoline prices in some areas of the nation could reach sub $2.00 levels by this weekend.

Key Key Key is Zoning and approval of proposed use.

Diversification is the key for the future, I think!

one of key points to make money in real estate market is to find the real estates under the fair market price. but how to find them?

I think the key will really be in the marketing.If you can market the properties properly, and you can get some interest/excitement for the project, you'll probably be set!

Through my experiences I have always felt intimidated by being in the drivers seat myself, and cautious about leaving my comfort zone.But now, with my retirement goal looming, I feel I need to place my feet in this arena, and begin my own personal investment portfolio, in addition to continuing what I do best, provide financing to others.I believe by joining this forum, I can do both.

I JUST DID MY FIRST SUB2 DEAL AND LEASE/OPTIONES IT OUT 5 DAYS LATER FOR A PRETTY NICE BACK END (IF THEY EXERCISE THE OPTION IN 18 MONTHS).I THINK WE'LL ALL AGREE THAT REAL ESTATE INVESTING IS GREAT BECAUSE OF THE DIFFERENT METHODS AND OPTIONS.EDUCATION IS DEFINITELY THE KEY.