Or, forget all this high brow stuff and just go with what has worked for others - even the Farmer's Almanac often gets it right because it recognizes that even if you don't understand why, you should often pick what worked in the past ... it's more likely than the alternative to work again in the future.And is it ok to buy free cash flow-negative properties? 

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.

I wasn't ready but willing to bet the farm on it when the GFC unfolded, and I recognized it was an opportunity once in a lifetime.

I do not recommend a Rule 504 as they are not recognized by many states.

Recognizing the time value of money, it is the discount rate at which the present value of all future payments would equal the present price of the bond (also referred to as “internal rate of return”).

As I'm reading people's responses, I recognize a lot of people aren't setting specific goals with regard to real estate.  

In the lending world there are basically 2 types of loans for these properties - "Conforming" loans or "Portfolio" Loans.A "Conforming" loan is a loan governed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (if you recognize those names).

The other major types are:Failed in construction, was frustrated that his genius was never recognized, decided to go be an inspector so he could find fault with others' work.

If I'm doing a mailing, and recognize a name I don't send them my standard letter.