I am a little confused about the formula for calculating if a deal will bring positive or negative cash flow.

One thing that continues to happen is negative responses from a lot of the "we buy houses" groups.Example 1: I had a wholesale deal not too long ago (sold now) and I was on the phone with a supposed investor and I mentioned sometime in our conversation that we were investors.

But it is only an edge if it's used.By systematically collecting just a few local demographic statistics (job growth, population growth and income) and property performance fundamentals, we can get ahead of the curve.

I am so glad I went for it, despite all the negative issues I've encountered already.

If statistics matter the data says buying a franchise opportunity has a much greater chance of success and will more likely match what you expected going in.

While I'm aware of the negatives, the positives are worth it: First, it's much easier to find a $350 renter than a $1350 renter, and second, most of the renters are on assistance from city, which helps place people there already.

I did some research on this topic. While doing my research I found a great article that estimates when each real estate market is going to hit the bottom. You can see the article at CNNMoney. Go to Google and search f...

If you $500/month negative cash flow means (mortgage payment-rent=$500) this will be much worse than you think.Will banks loan money if you have to make up the rent?

Has anyone had an experience in Minnesota where you were negatively affected by the law?

Every hour you spend laying tile or painting is an hour you could be paying someone else $10 (or whatever your local rate is) and you could be finding deals.Or, consider going back to school, either in a trade school or college.Look at the bureau of labor statistics.