The only way I've found to get that kind of ratio is by forcing the appreciation.

There is no reason for you to go through all the leg work of finding these at times because the real estate investing community is usually very kind and can provide this info

Real estate kind of went by the way side as I was working different jobs and building my electrical business.Last year I was working at a home that was in rough shape when the neighbor told me it was for sale.

I am curious to know what kind of issues we will have to account for if we do decide to proceed with any type of investment housing on this property

I have heard though that tenants paying is common in some areas as well though.Good Luck!

I'm ready to buy my first rehab project and I've been running the numbers and kind of disappointed about what I'm finding.

Paul, since you're in Shawnee, what kind of employer mix do you guys have there?

Its not much for either of us, but I'm wondering if doing that allows me to see what kind of people these are- whether they're flexible and motivated, or if they get angry/annoyed. 

But what you do can depend on the kinds of REI you want to do.  

How common is for investors on buying side to give commission to his agent if the listing has less than agent expectation of 2.5% for buyer agent.