I feel like they are saying I need to stand in this circle over here on the playground while the big kids get to play ball because I need another zero on my bank statement.Where does it end?

I can't wait to get the ball rolling.Just wanted to stop in and say hi!

Bob, as Jeff Brown would say, "my crystal ball is cracked and hasn't come back from the repair shop" or something along those lines.

Just eye-balling it I think your break-even is six years ($500 +/- per year less the small tax write off loss).

They may rationally think, "The temperature in the house isn't going to change my decision about whether I like it or not," but I'd be willing to bet that most buyers take subconscious notice of things like that and it *will* factor into their buying decision.

Would you still follow the same strategy to snow ball your loans?

I am looking forward to working with you and will be in touch to get the ball rolling.

If there is a property listed for $100k and it's in great shape, a respectable low ball offer might be $80k.

The sole exceptions to this would be if you were absolutely certain you would be in the same, or higher, tax bracket when your sell the property {Oh, Magic 8-ball, what say you?}

You aren't in a position to play hard ball, they will eat your lunch.Play it straight up, put tenants in and rent it if you can, otherwise I suggest you head to the shallow end where you don't get in over your head, no offense, but those ideas were pretty much speculation with an imagination. :)