Now, it really depends on the scope of your project because these fees might be really low and insignificant compared to the total cost of the project.

It's a very street-by-street zip code, so you'd really have to have eyes on the ground to know if it's in the good part of 63112.

this is a tough one.... one school of thought is take the 3 million do a 1031 and buy a property that you do not need partners for and call it a day.I have a property IN Ca  exact same price range  3 mil value I bought for 25k 25 years ago.. my inclination is to just get my cash and not take ANY risk to market... we buy development ground from owners to build our subdivisions I find it very difficult to talk owners into partnering.. simply for the reasons above.. end the day moving the money tax deferred and not being locked into partners and being junior to a HUGE amount of debt dissuades folks from this route.

I did quite a bit of research when I heard about the HELOC to pay off you mortgage and then using that account as your main account to funnel all your income and expenses in/out of etc etc.....the principle is that you will have on average a lower balance that your are paying interest on each month etc.....and read a lot about comparing that method vs just applying extra principle to your mortgage.

I have been monitoring foreclosure auctions in Pinellas County, FL and I need some help in understanding a few things:1- In some cases, I see the Final Judgement Amount is pretty low compared to the assessed value of the house.

Some units I manage in San Jose / Campbell area dropped rents around 10% to get them rented compared to one year ago. 

I am currently interested in multi unit properties and I am reaching out to learn from the ground up. 

Regarding Killeen and Texas landlord laws, they are very landlord friendly compared to other States I hear about.

If they do, and they have seen it, you are on safer ground.

Be prepared to shell out some $$$ when compared to the budget "primer/sealers".