I would love to know what the results are.What you may be calling a CFD may not be what a CFD is as done in other states, Installment contracts and seller financing may be done, it's the holding of the deed and using a quit claim deed that's the issue.The prohibition has been in effect for decades, I confirmed it last fall with a Texas attorney in DFW.I suggest everyone avoid a CFD, it's becoming a popular issue (and a requirement in many states) to look to the equity established under any installment contract and require a formal foreclosure process.

Brian -A popular formula around here for quick analysis of a deal is:Offer = 70% ARV - Rehab CostsSo in the example of a property worth $150k after repair value, with $30k in required repairs, you should be offering $75k - Assignment Fee.

I am not really sure why he called other then to try and get a rise out of me.

The podcasts and blogs are very popular.

I have seen many investors try to manage from afar and the series of issues that arise.  

I'm looking forward to the opportunities that may arise as a result.I will be there too and may even bring a friend!

If you use one of the popular tax preparation software packages, such as TurboTax, the software calculates the depreciation for you using the correct method.

no. i am not a pack rat hoping that in 3 yrs i might use that (can of soup, napkins, butane torch, etc, etc). this is not a 3rd world country. we have everything all the time. and yes, i came from a country that had nothing 365 so i know what i am talking aboutpaying 50 cents less and keeping it for 4 yrs is a waste of money. i will never understand why people do that. but that's what makes shows like "couponing" so popular.

It's a great visual resource for things such area sales popularity, median sales and more.

I know you were talking about renting, but I read this today"http://www.chicagomag.com/real-estate/June-2014/Why-Flipping-May-Be-Regaining-Popularity-in-Chicago/?