dual agency is illegal here in fl for good reason....the state doesn't feel that you can honestly be the fiduciary for both parties equally. good luck with your transaction h mann

Of course not all real estate is created equal... the CNN article that you referenced is comparing the S&P to all national real estate appreciation trends over the last 26 years...pretty generic.

In theory Land Trusts seem great, but they have equally as many problems as any other contract type.

I didn't look up the price he paid but it was assessed at $130K and I'm guessing he paid considerably less than $100K for the property, and made a decent profit after development and constuction costs.He sold all four units within two weeks, thereby reinforcing my belief that there is a market for units like these.

I do believe I read that it was indeed equal to the last 4 administrations combined.

For the definition to apply the property must be held for sale in an open market environment, actively and appropriately advertised, with the seller and buy have similar to near equal knowledge of the market, neither having an unfair advantage nor acting with undue influence, providing good and merchantable title and for consideration in cash or it's equivalant.

Since Obama was elected, many folks are starting to see that image does not equal results, the Peter's Principle at work.

Over time and spread over multiple properties, your expenses will equal about 50% of the gross rent.

The math is $9,625 acutal commissions paid minus $6,000 bank paid commissions equals $3,625.

This is a great site to learn and network.Regarding your "belief" that it is too expensive to invest in CT...