A very large percentage, perhaps the majority, of mom-and-pop operations here simply pocket the cash and never intend to return a cent of it.I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news,

To fill the gaps between new builds for our own account we are looking to do work for others.We are not well suited to the large volume / low return type of work (flip contractor, small remodels, etc.) but have the ideal setup and experience for new home construction, custom homes, small commercial and multi-family, and major remodels. 

But even all cash 5x return not including any cash flow is a nice very nice return in about 8 years or so.

@Kent Caldwell what type of returns are you looking for in Vegas in order for it to be worth it?

I have been heavily educating myself and have now started down my road to Financial Freedom. What is the best way to take minimal losses on a brand new 2018 vehicle? I realize now, that I made a huge mistake buying ne...

also wondering if you are pleased with your Return Percentage when not including the Principal Pay-down on your mortgage and the estimated Tax Benefits  - Thank you!

Renovating a C will not produce adequate returns to justify the effort.

Hey @Tyler Hall, I think there is definitely some benefits to going to college just to get a basic level education but depending on where you end up going it could be tough to get a great return for your education.

Sure you can purchase properties cheaper but are you getting enough return on your investment to take on the nuances of investing out of your market? 

Looking at the student loan payoff option, the ROI on that is about 14% but with no appreciation, where rentals may return 8-10% but has appreciation.