In my opinion it's CBDG's vast network of knowledgeable (Well Educated) investors thats at the center of this real estate investment machine that runs near prefect day in day out, even with a rate of growth that would be crippling for most other sales teams.  

:beer: Thanks again for everyone who has helped to contribute to our site's growth!

New rental developments commonly have things like:[list]Nearby shopping or multi-use buildings w/retail on ground floor and lofts above.Nearby parking and extra storage available.Wireless Internet.Upgraded [fill in the blank]Ready access to public transportation or vouchers/subsidiesLaundry in-unit[/list:u]I have no idea what the market is like in your area and it does seem tough right now all around, but it might be worth looking at what you have (or have not) done with your rentals and see if you are still offering something competitive.With the explosive growth in RE investments, many by newbies who spent far too much money upgrading rentals, there are both more rentals on the market and they're in better average condition than before.

It's very similar to the stock market...the market can only withstand so much growth over a short time period before it breaks and makes a correction.

All other forms of REI are self employement, without an automatic annuity of growth, so they will be as stressful as anything else.

Therefore, your 5% gain is offset by 3.88%, meaning your real growth is 1.12%.

Don't cut coners by trying to save money, their are peopel that specialize in this just like you specialize in investing in real estate or what ever line of business you are in that others are willing to turn over the ranes to you because you have these specialize knowledge.Let the cpa take careof your taxes you hould be able to find a cost affective cpa for under $750 a year than can and will help you get your business position for growth.

I believe 5 year growth rates were around 40-60% for housing.

I'm speaking more specifically about the East Central area, like Fort Riley/Manhattan area.I know there's growth in that area with the military driving the Junction City/Fort Riley market upwards... but haven't found anyone or any groups who do that market....anyone here have experience there, or know of groups?

Its the best of both worlds right now-- we have benefits and retirement, and I can grow the business.