I work with several investors(rehabs) and invest myself(mainly rentals).

My main motivation is, of course, money, but money that brings power and respect.

Too much back scratching.With politics, it is a personal choice we have the freedom to exercise and it usually leads to argument with no constructive outcome.The main thing I've been concerned with is the 250k tax bracket plan.

higlad to be a member ... been "lurking" for a year or so and didn't realize what i have been missing.i have been investing in real estate since 2001 and have been providing web based services & training for investors since 2002.my main focus now is virtual wholesaling so I can help you if you have any questions about leveraging tech into your RE business

Will, I invest mainly for cash flow and any appreciation that comes in the future is a bonus.

Buildium is a much simpler program to operate as well.It isn't doing everything I would like, however, I've been told that they are very open to feedback and usually update the features based on your requests.

There are times when I walk in the main door, then walk right out because the property has zero appeal to me since it does not conform to the two preferences I have.Because she wants me to make offers that are ~95% of asking price, I haven't made a single offer yet.

I'm new and JUST learning and so far this site's been my main source or really great content so I'll ask a question that's really 'green'...Locking down a property - is done with flex option ideally it sounds like?

If the park provides water/sewer/trash to the tenants as a benefit, so it is not submetered by the owner or the city, you can figure your expenses IF your a well run park without water leaks in the main infrastructure or any of the tenants homes, will probably be around 40%.

This mainly a way to sell vacation homesI would shy away.