We used relatively modest capital improvements ($30K) and maintenance (5% of gross-does not include salaries) because we dont plan on using any of the income from the property for at least 3 yrs. i.e. everything we make will most likely be put right back into the property.We are a little nervous because it doubles our current operations and will now invole a partner full-time.

I understand that the DC regulatory agencies can be unforgiving and that goes double for the ANC's.

First of all I want to give a double thumbs up for this service and concept, the forums and all the well thought web page that Mr.

I've always been interested in becoming financially successful - and after an undergraduate, and masters degree - I realize my best opportunity is NOT in corporate America :) I've always been a reader on finance, investing, real estate - so this is a match made in heaven.I'm going to be buying my first home in the next 12 months - so I'm hoping I can make a wise decision that could also double as an investment now, or down the road.

If you can find a market that doubles or triples the returns of your own market, I would make the jump.

We also put a good quality decorative rod up in the living room and basic double rods in the bedrooms.

I was using an agent before and every time I lost out and they told me because having an agent cuts me out because everyone was double ending deals in Miami.

Looking at renting my home/condo and considering keeping my double garage myself.

If my borrowers pay me, I make double digit returns.

The property tax rate is almost double Baltimore county.