Quote from @Bob Stevens: Quote from @Lydia R.: There is definitely a flaw you might not be aware of.

Originally posted by @Bob Okenwa:Per Fannie Mae:If the borrower owns other financed properties (determined in accordance with B2-2-03, Multiple Financed Properties for the Same Borrower), additional reserves must be calculated and documented for financed properties other than the subject property and the borrower’s principal residence.

Thanks,Bob JacksonOmahaGuy

Originally posted by @Bob B.

@Bob SteinYes, and hurry - the deadline was Jan 31.Exceptions to that requirement:If the work was done on your personal propertyIf the work was done on your rentals (grey area, and I recommend filing 1099s anyway)If they are corporations (not the same as LLC!)

I will dig up the link showing the historical data.http://pages.stern.nyu.edu/~adamodar/New_Home_Page/datafile/histretSP.htmlhttp://observationsandnotes.blogspot.com/2009/04/best-worst-20-years-in-stock-market.htmlhttp://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/12/16/how-much-does-the-stock-market-actually-return/And one looking forward, which touches on why I believe the worst of our financial crisis is right around the corner...http://www.businessinsider.com/bob-dolls-10-year-return-forecast-2014-1Another huge advantage stocks have over real estate for the very small investor is you can easily dollar cost average.

@Bob Romano I would do cash for keys.

Originally posted by Bob Oliver:Originally posted by Will Barnard:I agree with Loc.

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Bob Brubaker West Palm Beach Fl.