But compare those to your own neighborhood, since sometimes they can look worse than they are.On the upswing you might see some yuck but some that were yuck being rehabbed and owner occupied.

3) in terms of risk/reward, how much do you think I could get for the NNN lease income on such a property - would my example of increasing the on-site manager's income from $60K to $110K be sufficient reward for the additional risk they take on with regard to vacancies and maintenance expenses?

I wholeheartedly agree with you.Using the same metrics how would ones typical stock portfolio, savings account, or precious metal vault (or any other investment vehicle) compare in 20 years time?

Once in a blue moon you'll see a really motivated seller bring the difference to the closing table, but it's rare, and the difference has to be small.How much less was your offer compared to what is owed?

Most will find 3 comparable properties that have closed recently to determine value.

I'm simply stating that when you're comparing income to wants, its the wants that are usually the problem.

Read the information that you find on this site then find another forum that is dedicated to investing in stocks and compare the two and decide for yourself which is the best.Which ever method you have the most faith in will work out better for you.

Bush has not objected when the big firms and rich executives of Wall Street have been on the receiving end of federal assistance, but now he is threatening to block a measure to aid hard-hit neighborhoods filled with ordinary Americans.I think its an ugly situation that these two entities have been structured so any rewards go to the shareholders and especially executives and risks get moved to the taxpayers.

Prices are still very high there, compared to rents.

Is the $105K price on the low end of recent (<90 days) comparable sales?