That's been my experience.On the other side of the spectrum are the cheap consumer-friendly "planners" who are really just entering data into some software that spits out a binder full of useless charts.Fee-based seems like a reasonable compromise.

Traveling that spectrum is simply incredible and downright inspiring.

CPAs are licensed in accounting by states - a broad state-specific license.

But to paint Detroit with a broad brush because you haven't done your due diligence with the numbers or statistics is a mistake on your part.

I realize this is a rather broad question but figured this would be a good place to get a wide range of quality input. 

No, the borrower doesn't get a free house, which is also believed by some, though there are strategies they can use to try.Sorry, but in my view, you made some overly broad, ill advised, and in many instances flat out incorrect statements and recommendations here, that others should take heed before accepting.

If a producer of a podcast wants to get broad exposure the number one place is iTunes.You can pay the podcast on your computer or on an iPod.John CoreyOriginally posted by "loki005":Hey ther john,How would I go about using Itunes for RE podcast, you both lost me in the process!

If this is a duplex and your perceived rent is going to be $1200 + $1100/mo - this is $2300/mo in rental income - assuming a favorable interest rate + tax + insurance = $6,000/yr cash flow aprox against your $10,000.00 investment, not to shabby - Again, everyone has a different strategy, you want to make sure it fits your criteria, if you are getting started, this could be a nice learning curve with a few good elements to learn from as you will be covering a wide spectrum of REI with this one deal.

I am talking in broad terms and every market is local.My focus is on larger apartment buildings and retail properties with some medical office.

Each of these very broad categories have even more complicated options by statute.