This has to be weighted against the loss of capitol gains tax and the depreciation issue. 

But all materials have to be flown in or brought by boat which increases everything's cost by $1-$2/lb. when you think of the weight of even a small bed and breakfast and add $2 /lb you are easily tripling the cost of building.

(if you don't drive to work then just use a Walkman to listen to them as you commute to work).MILLIONAIRE LESSON #3) Now I was tempted to put this lesson as number one on the list because I feel it has equal weight as my first couple lessons.

May go with a lighter gray in upcoming flip (when not if the short sale goes through).

I am inro working out (when I find the time) and collecting old iron weights and dumbbells (YORK, JACKSON, ETC).My goal is to be independant and wealthy.

Here's what 2 minutes of research produced:Bible verses about knowing the weight of debt and cautions about it:Prov 22:7Bible verses about heart motives and borrowing/money:Matthew 6:24, Prov 13:11, Eccl 5:10Bible verses encouraging lending:Ps 112:5, Matthew 5:42It seems there's some real wisdom cautioning about getting into debt so that you would know what you're getting into.

A good realtors is worth their weight in gold.

The only certification I know of that carries much weight is the CCIM for CRE.

Time to hit the punching bag or lift the weights.

Metal roofs weigh about 1/4 to 1/3 the weight of asphalt shingles.