Controlled tests so you continuously refine the process to improve results.There is a trade organization called Direct Marketing Association.

it is through the STRUGGLE that makes you feel A L I V E.even those on here that are "living it up"...defined as - passive [and portfolio] income coming in, in amounts that exceed a certain threshold that allows them to work ON their business, rather than IN their business...THUS allowing them the time to spend it [time] exactly as they see fit.being in control of TIME...and using it to do the things you want is a wonderful feeling....even if you're dirt poor.

Main Street (real estate) rarely account for and ignore the following:- The concept of leverage: Up to recently, you could control a hard asset (real estate) with no money down---can't be replicated on Wall Street...Even now, you can control a 100K hard asset for between 5-10K, even if you use stock options, you still can't leverage yourself with OPM the way you can with real estate

This is because if we did it on our own our debt to income ratio would be out of control.

If not, you lose control of the property, and if you haven't been careful about what you have signed, you might find yourself being sued for specific performance.

Maybe later there will be an action that allows you to gain control of the title.It is a bit hard to tell what sort of lien you might be buying.

I give them more control than the mutual fund managers who gamble with their 401k everyday!

At the end of the day who has control of their future, money and investment decisions?

Maybe the splits are not equal but there should not be situations where 'partners' are more equal.Now, if you want control and are willing to pay the other person to have a more passive role then fine.

$8.07 $7.35 Long term Government backed agency leases High demand rental type 3 to 5 year leases on 50% of the complex Excellent cash flow Estimated Expense Summary Actual Pro Forma Projected Taxes $72,490 $72,490 Insurance $12,131 $12,131 On-Site Management $30,000 $30,000 Trash $5,131 $5,131 Cable $1,708 $1,708 Maintenance $33,402 $23,270 Repairs $15,201 $6,090 Advertising $6,809 $4,074 Legal / Professional $7,483 $2,658 Administration $8,317 $8,317 Permits/ Licenses $1,104 $1,104 Telephone $18,294 $18,294 Payroll / Benefits $112,943 $105,250 Security $17,780 $17,780 Miscellaneous $19,896 $19,896 Utilities $143,030 $136,000 Workmen's Comp $5,388 $5,388 Auto Expenses $2,000 $2,000 Pest Control $716 $716 Furniture $4,356 Totals $518,179 $472,297