Determine what market rent is for your property 2.

Run the formula and determine the price you want to pay.

I've had a birddog go out and find me better contractors than I could find via phone or internet because it increased the profit and, thus, their portion.

I have read a few books and done time on the internet researching to how to's.

I know nothing about speculating on Jet fuel but I got into Internet marketing and have been lucky to find some really strong companies that have not only taken up the slack but created a substantial income.

I picked up a couple of books and already finished one - ABCs of Real Estate Investing is a good newbie book if any other newbies care - easy read, and provided some basic guides to determine property profitability, though you can probably find the same info on this forum in one form or another.

Sometimes I am amazed at how much time gets wasted just clicking around the internet and checking email.

Bruce,On the profit splits.How are profits determined?

Review your local real estate licensing laws to determine what they define as activity requiring a license.

the trust is set up through a Notario (Notary Public) which is determined by the lender/broker you finance with.As soon as I can I will send you an PM.