Many "improvements" have zero added value, but will reduce operational expenses by eliminating or reducing piecemeal repairs and costly, inefficient, service calls.I always TRY to offer units that will attract the top 10% of the tenant pool for the price range... you get top rent, fewer headaches, less turnover, and lower overall operating expenses.As regards commercial property--typically this is NET NET NET and improvements are not an issue, other than negotiated TI's for a new tenant.

Tenants rarely follow recommendations for cleaning, and as a result will use abrasive powders or scratch pads which will reduce the life of the surface.

Any down payment or reduced purchase price would affect the cash flow.

Ethanol REDUCES you mileage by about 30%-35%.

You are reducing the stake in the property.

We see trends coming rather than trying to catch the last one; we create our own opportunities and reduce our vulnerability to competitive projects.

It's really about banks getting rid of some thorns in the side and reducing seller financing.

As far as I remember I am also paying the premiums for the Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) but how long would it continue as now my loan balance would have reduced after paying 24 installments.

Most margins are pretty low on fix and resale and a delay of 6 – 8 weeks could significantly reduce ROI – especially in a market like we see today.How much will I lose if it the eviction runs it's full course?

What if you were able to have the loan balance reduced to $190,000 and the loan extended out to 40 years?