Using any kind of positive appreciation number in this real estate environment is a fools game.

I brought up the point that the reduction in price after I submitted my offer was very suspicious and he said that it is simply a game that the listing agent is playing to show that the price he got is much higher than listing so he will get more listings from the bank.

Just know from my experience and tons of other Investor with portfolios that would make you shudder...That the complete rental game isn't an easy one...Unless, it's completely self managed... that's ok, if that's your cup of tea...For me...

I have no problem playing video games.

Now, 17 years later, I have a nice system for oning rental property and great equity lines so I can and do what ever the market says makes sense.I think the RE game takes money.

Since the day I moved in I have complained and complained about my neighbors not doing so.We have a small back patio, and directly off of the patio is a small hill... the bottom of this hill is maybe 15 feet from the edge of the patio platform and in the spring (now) it is somewhat flooded down there.My neighbors have a large black lab.

IF they won’t tell you directly, they will probably at least give you a range that is close enough for your purposes if you show them you understand the way the game is played.

My poker games with 4 other key investors who do what I do in different areas of the midwest are not open to the public.Lee - the answer to what we do is simple.

Go to virtualstockexchange and you can join a free game to educate yourself and see what stocks are doing well.

He is 67 years old and ready to start getting out of the game.