@Joseph YoungIn my experience billboards are always included in the NOI number which is then divided by the cap rate to give you a rough estimate of value, so to answer you question in short yes it should be included.At the end of the day, real estate has to be looked at as an investment you're buying today cash flow for tomorrow.

Fact is, the good neighborhoods might not appreciate as much as the fringe speculation plays in the short term but they will retain their value much better in down markets.  

We have had success with short sales but it takes patience.

It's hard to find an affordable duplex, townhome or condo that appreciates and someday you WILL want to sell.)In my experience it's best to buy your own home first, live in it awhile as short as 6 months, ( buying it owner occupied for the lowest down payment and best 30year interest rate: do an adjustable ARM, 5 year if you can get it.)

Looking to monetize newly acquired properties as rental in the short term.

I've been a member for a short while and I'm working on building my wholesale business.

My name is Marcella, Ella for short. 

Hey Michael, With foreclosures you need to wait 7 years in order to get a conventional loan (it's a different story if it is a pre-foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, short sale, bankruptcy, etc).  

I was recently approached by an investor I know to make a short term cash investment to help him obtain a property.

The Numbers: The house was a short sale, listed at $200,000. 1962, all original interior, bad shape, 1500 sq ft up, and 950 down.