Not really, I thought you said you were a nerd, LOL, weighted averages of interest rate as a % of the amount used in the total amounts financed, 60% @ 9.5%, 40% @ 9.00 = 9.30% (I think if I remembered the last factor, lol)Not sure you are understanding the concepts to apply, it is a finance/economic nerd subject, I'm still having coffee too.I suggest folks take the time to study finance and economic theory as to the applicability of financial ratios before using or applying them based on definitions of any one ratio.

A few months ago I responded to a Request for Proposal issued by the Economic Development Office in Roselle, NJ to potentially buy a few city-owned lots.

I've been looking at multi-family, but the economics don't make sense to me, so I hope someone can help explain.There is an 11 unit (1 beds units) apartment building in a decent area of North Minneapolis for sale for $560k ($51k/unit).

But the greater Charleston area is a great place to be with really good long-term economic trends.Best of luck as you learn and then get started with your first rental deals.

You can look at opportunity costs comparing other investments, like use of funds, but be careful not to access them in the same manner, RE is unique, physically, financially and economically. :)

Plenty of areas trying to make an economic comeback using nativism and some economic incentives, many people that have grown up in "the rust belt" take pride in where they come from so many try to create change.

That will open your mind up to many options you didn't know existed.The real economic engine to your machine is the cash your dad's business is throwing off.

The rents in places like New York and San Francisco and Los Angeles merely cannot keep up with property values, even amidst a financial crisis.

My family is engaged in real estate investing, we rarely seek financing when buying property because of the fragile economic conditions here, an economic meltdown usually takes place once every 7 years.

I was curious if anyone out there has had experience with both the construction and/or economics of building new pole barn homes in rural areas that are within commuting distance of a sizable metro area.I have been approached with a JV business proposition from a trustworthy and experienced channel.