All too often, people think I am holding their impound funds, which we do not and that is like comparing apples and oranges. :)Escrow is not the word used for the settlement agent in every state, Cali is the only Escrow-Driven state in the country, so it is not likely you will hear "Escrow" as referring to the closing agent in too many states.

Understand how to compare properties so that you'e comparing apples to apples.

Should the Apple employee guarantee that my Ipad works for 10 years? 

We will not be managing the properties directly.I have saved your podcast #170 on my Apple Podcasts app and I listen to it at least twice a month to both motivate me and to remind myself of my goal of both reaching 1,000 units and being able to raise money.

It's just apples and oranges.

Imports are no longer affordable and that amount of inflation kills cash reserves (think Apple with it's Scrooge McDuck-esque vaults of cash). 

Not sure why I have not posted this before but no time like the present....Name: Chad RainwaterInvesting Style: Buy and Hold Types of Properties - single family homes and townhomes Target Areas: Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Richfield, Eagan, Apple Valley, MinnesotaI'm looking to expand my network, additional units, financing etc. 

Amazing chatComprehsnive Task managementmobile app for iphone and ipad keep info available when on the goability to create workflows via globiflow.As a bonus, I setup additional "organizations" for other side business and my personal life.

Except your long drawn out scenario makes multiple big assumptions:1) hard money lenders will pay taxes - wrong, a lot of them fund from their IRA so they're tax deferred or tax free.2) the two investments are mutually exclusive - wrong, you can clearly do both and take advantage of the opportunities the bring.You're trying to compare an apple with an orange.

Make sure you are also comparing apples to apples as bids and descriptions will vary greatly, Ive been in this business for along time and its scary the type of work being done.