I just wonder if Sixty Minutes happened to mention the fact that these areas of blight have voted almost without exception for the same party for decades?  

(See his full bio here: http://daniels.du.edu/faculty-staff/glenn-mueller/)Everyone says that nothing is a sure thing except death and taxes, but I would like to add one more… market cycles.

It's not a popular type of ownership except in NYC where 70% of the housing is co-ops.

The larger commercial assets are professionally managed by large PM firms so the lender cares less about your local ties and more about your liquidity versus net worth.Of course there are exceptions these are just the guidelines of what I see with clients.

He gets the cash (except for $5K) and both of you are on the title.

It's refreshing to hear from "the real deal" and not the "flavor of the month."

One out of five offers get accepted.I do offer 90% on off market deals (except for trash houses where ask price is ridiculous).  

I do not allow puppies or dog breeds that would void my home insurance...those are the only exceptions. 

Subtract $815 which is what I pay for mortgage, taxes, and HOA dues, leaves $235).I was planning to start seriously looking next year, since I am finishing up paying off all debt except the mortgage.  

I'm sure they could appreciate some, but Indy in general doesn't see much appreciation, except for in a few areas.