Basically getting an idea of the current and projected economic health of an area.

If you do look out for the new 3.8% tax from the health care bill.

I've used smart move numerous times, never had a problem, seemed pretty straight forward.

However they are not in the best of health and should something happen I don't want to rely on the good will of her immediate family. any suggestions on how to protect myself.

Being it's a condo, I'm guessing you don't own the pipes or the space between floors, I'd make the HOA aware of *their* problem and demand they do something about it, it's a health hazard if their plumbing system is allowing sewer gas into your unit.

Savvy investors know a good deal when they see it, they also know bad deals.I've done numerous deals in areas around my state that I had no buyers in.

I have looked at numerous different offerings and they are always at least 15-20% more expensive.

@Bill Gulley,I came across an interesting situation the other day that may be amusing to you and informative to the members of this blog.The holder of a seller-financed note discovered numerous mistakes were made asked for my opinion.Whomever drew up the legal documents omitted a Deed of Trust.

I tend to go for the bigger rehab projects at this stage that others are scared of and the bank is eager to unload.Just yesterday I got an REO under contract in a neighborhood I have numerous rentals in.

The more I read the more enthusiastic i (we) get.I'm still in the very beginning of the RE learning process but (proven to have a stone bottom) I'll get those books down rather sooner than later and start acting..I see that BP community is all about helping each other in their efforts so joined hoping to get answers to my numerous newbee questions..I'm primarily interested in commercial rental property and hope to make it my profession eventually..That's my storyAlex