Or do you find that contractors have this ability also so hiring an interior designer would be a waste of money?

I do this to make money and grow wealth, not to make friends and grow the economy.I suspect that your perspective on the numbers right now is flawed, but not knowing anything but asking price and offer prices doesn't allow me any insight into whether the deal makes sense.

My neighborhood is quite established and is currently experiencing a growth spurt with a large mill being renovated to apts and retail, at least 2 other large scale apt/condo projects under construction.

George, same situation as mine, were they able to have the ability to turn the car around?

I feel confident in my ability to "run the numbers" accounting for things like Management, Vacancies, PITI, Reserve Fund, as well as maintenance.My issue and question has to do with financing and starting to build my RE investment portfolio.

The market in Alaska (anchorage area) seems to be poised for growth.

I'd probably do the same again because it's my passion, I'm very good at reading and writing contracts, I can sell, and I have an uncanny ability to research productively.One thing I'd do differently is I would start buying property while in college.

This tenant-in-common structure gives each investor the ability to decide how to invest (ie via a 1031 exchange) and how to divest at the back end (ie cashing out or 1031 exchange out).

Silver = 100 / gold = 3000Under the current monetary policy, where growth is the only concern, it is impossible to not have bubble somewhere.

I'm convinced you are right Tim, it's just that I am shocked to see houses for this cheap, they all seem to cash flow even at 20k-30k, I'm only imagining the portfolio growth rate you guys are experiencing, it must be sick with all those great deals around.