I have developed a very simple process to follow which ensures consistency and response.

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If you go that route, you should still have a real estate lawyer look at your contracts to ensure they meet your local legal requirements.

The best way to analyze real estate cash flow is to complete an APOD (Annual Property Operating Data) worksheet, including all cash flows and tax implecations (taxing & depreciation/cost recovery) to determine the before and after tax ownership benefit (or loss).This is only the first step in analyzing a property's performance.

YOU need to obtain and pay for proper insurance; YOU need to pay and/or appeal your Real Estate taxes; YOU are ultimately responsible for law and code violations; YOU need to provide oversight to ensure the property does not deteriorate; If you want a "hand's off" Real Estate investment, then look at REIT's!

Pretty much every data and list company will be able to get you this list.Also each State has a list of contractors and most will sell the list to you.

Also, well documented data on outstanding specific types of mortgages indicates likely high default numbers thru 2012.

A college degree, especially one in finance, ensures credibility, plus, it provides a very solid foundation on which to build upon.

That's a fact and saying "you shouldn't be afriad" does nothing but marginalize her feelings.When she's done talking, ensure that you understand her fears.

Anyone have a link to somewhat recent Rental data for the US.