I also agree to not DO it all by myself, must start searching for a good handyman.Anissa Coury, the house was appraised for $135K in 2009, so I'm more than half way in equity.

They have about $50,000 in equity on the house and after the sale, should have around $40,000 in proceeds.

Neither of mine have conformed to either rule but I've still made money in equity, taxes, and asset increases...with some cash flow.

That equates to $60k in equity.

A few ways:- Buy right (with built-in equity)- Leverage right (low LTVs when you borrow or lend)- Cash flow right (positive cash flow with room to weather vacancies)- Plan right (have multiple exit strategies should Plan A not succeed)- Be willing to lose money short-term or hold properties long-term (if you're flipping, you may need to sell quickly for a loss before the market gets worse, or hold long-term until the market improves)- Don't be greedy if you're a rehabber (don't forgo a decent, quick profit in hopes of a greater profit from waiting for better offers)

A growth in equity in some form is really the main goal of investing.

Like for example 100k rental that you get 1900 a month in rents and you owe 50k isnt that 50k in equity?

. - I bought a home in college, and have around 20-30k in equity in it. 6-7-8.

John,I just completed a purchase of rental property through a self directed IRA with funds from a SEP/IRA which I had previously invested in equities.

If the numbers still work and everything checks out then I can close subject too, make up half the payments and keep 30k-60k in equity, or so...What ya think?