I wrote an article and posted to Bigger Pockets on partnerships.. you can find it here... http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/1285-real-estate-investment-partnerships-making-them-work-for-you- If you need to learn how to better estimate repair costs check out the Rehabbers Lab in the events section.

In the article you linked, I noticed that it intentionally left out the fact that many of the states mentioned as having the highest rates of insureds are also are running deficits.

Yea I saw that article today.

This article should help:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2008/03/03/determining-the-value-of-an-apartment-building-investment-using-cap-rates/ 8)

cnn=yesRead the above article then vote your feelings on it!!!

http://www.learningannex.com/files/INCmagazine.pdfHere is an article about the Learning Annex in Inc.

He did the video a week before the Downey Financial article came out.

Ginn Development in our town (in default on 4 resorts as we speak) is extending the deadline for owners of lots to build and the article explains that they didn't get enough regime fees to build the golf course building structure as planned (borrowed the money).

I also found this article very interesting.

Thank you @J Scott , the article says the holding period is not clearly defined, but the Investor's intent is a big deciding factor.