I'm trying to find out what they are planning to do with it.I'd bet they plan on selling it "for the highest possible price within the shortest possible time".

I bet young people flock to him.

Put a plan together and remember that even the longet journey begins with a single step!

Bet some sucker is paying 150 so I doubt it'll come back to me but now I'm in top dollar of what I was willing to pay. uuuggghhh!

In your situation, I would think using $20k down on a rental that will positive cash flow FOR SURE would be a safer bet and accomplish a similar result.

As I bet you've already guessed, people would "buy" the big screen, then have Circuit City pick it back up after the games/parties and get their money back.Indeed, a money-back guarantee is most effective when the product/industry has a less than stellar reputation.

I bet you expect your agent(s) to be available at nights and on Sunday, while you wouldn't expect that from any other professional.Professional Agents are not investors and they're certainly not bird-dogs, they are workers; And If you use a worker's services, as a matter of decency you should do your best to see to it that they're compensated for that work.

MikeI'm not saying that is my strategy, but I bet the ROI for a property in WA purchased 10 years ago would be much better than that of a property in OH.

Based on the price and equity, I'm betting the answer is no.

Jon - is correct your best bet is going to be a local rei club.