Some I did very well (NIKE, WENDYS, MICROSOFT) other I took some pretty bad losses on (JDS UNIPHASE).

PM is all about limiting losses.

Quick calc in my head... this puts you at a $4900/month loss before factoring in tax benefits.

You also setup "classes" (sort of a "third dimension" to your accounts) -- each building is a class. that way you can do a profit and loss byh "class" and it will break out your PL per building!

I have conclude that because they do buy at a larges enough discount the spread the potential losses over the total amount of properties brought get balanced.

If there is a small percentage change in your repair numbers you could be looking at a loss.

However, with my contract the tenant loses big time as I ask for at least 5% in closing costs and 2 payments upfront (plus being sued for loss of payments and repairs).

Superb credit.The 4th has credit issues and bankruptcy as a result of a job loss.

Laurens,Here is the way I see this deal.Gross rents: $9,000 per monthOperating Expenses: $4,500 per monthNOI: $4,500 per monthMortgage: (20 yr, 8%): $6,273 per monthMonthly LOSS: $1,773 per month OUCH!

She and her ex husband are prepared to take a loss of $25k (loan is currently at $174k).