Mark Kohler who wrote "Lawyers are Liars" did an hour and a half talk on taxes and it was the most interesting one I've been to yet.

I understand that a higher debt balance would lead to a higher effective interest rate but i do not understand how the loan term would change (unless the buyer opts for the same monthly payments before and after the capitalization of the closing costs)

I've met Mark Kohler and heard him speak and would agree he is a very astute CPA/lawyer when it comes to real estate law.

The rates are supposed to be effective on loan closing starting nov 18 2011.

I have the seller sign a Letter of intent to Lease and To OptionThe letter of Intent covers...Address, Rental Term, Renal Payment per month, Security Deposit, Possession Date, Option Sales Price (could new appraisal), Option Money (usually 3% or $5K min), Representations, Warranties, Covenants, and Indemnification, Legal Effect, Notice of Intent to Assign, Option Period (45 - 60 days)I have them sign the letter of intent (LOI), it goes to my attorney, and the attorney prepares the paperwork.There is an option release disclosure document that discusses that the buyer will be responsible for the following fee’s to be paid out of escrow at closing, which are for the release of the recorded notice of option, the assignment of negotiated purchase price, and the negotiated rent.2.

I wanted to add the cost I said for your kitchen is based on having to do primer and and 2 coats to cover the blue.With my units I am going over white that is worn down so I don't need as much paint to cover a larger area.Some nicer quality paints are mentioned in some other posts which I can see using in a flip or a really upscale high end rental area where the tenant demographic is different.For rentals I use paint that is cost effective and will pop and carpet that is made for wear and tear for the type of tenants I have.All they usually care about is it's "fresh and clean".

Being on a busy street shouldn't have a negative effect on renting but will have some draw backs when it comes time to re-sell.

I've made offers on several short sales in the past but never actually bought one.I've been told to put language in the contract to the effect of "property will be delivered vacant and all of owner/occupants' or tenants belonging will be removed before closing date".What about the final walkthrough?

Basically what happened was the builder did not complete the project and built only about half+ of the town homes, and some are not paying HOA now, so effectively there is a 50% HOA deficiency.

But for now, I'm going to build a team by networking and research effectively on way's to avoid mistakes.