Because that's 96 cents an hour, not including any return on the capital you put up

As other have said, read the forums, listen to the Podcasts and read the blogs.I would also recommend the local REIA - www.digonline.orgIn fact, this Thurs evening there is a large exhibit being held by the REIA where there will be over 65 vendors including lenders.

Upside: I keep the liquid for other things if needed, including paying the loan off if the interest rate suddenly goes ballistic in 5 years.OR: should I drop $30K into the house, and finance $60?

Just be sure to include that the buyer is responsible for closing costs in your agreement.

The first property I bought had 3 offers including mine.  

Emphasis in operations include: repetitive, methodical process; unsolicited direct mail campaigning; forced value generation; off-MLS marketing; market arbitrage; options, and creative Seller financing.

If so, I am including these numbers twice...Best Regards,Hans Wold

"The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Turner Chapter-by-chapter Q&A BoardCHAPTER 1 - Why I love Rental PropertiesPlease include page numbers in all comments for reference.

Typically we get 35-55 attendees including a number who frequent BP.  

A few days later I hear that the Senior Underwriter has my file and is "asking for more information" 4 letters including 2 more from my local union in Miami later and she denied my loan.