Looking for your opinion and any references to websites, books,etc.--

Wondering if I should buy another property (1-4 unit) or wait/save up and try to buy a smaller, 12-18 unit apartment complex.

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You should probably disclose this during the first stages of discussions.Better you bring it up and be forthcoming with it than have the buyer bring it up and have your face turn red.

Sure, it's $300-400 out of your pocket, but I can promise you that the inspector will find much more than a couple hundred dollars worth of issues that you didn't know about, and that might help you make a more informed decision about your purchase.That said, if there is aluminum wiring, it's probably best to get the house rewired, as it will be a red-flag on a buyer inspection and will make it difficult to modify the wiring in the future.

I'm more of a tournament player, havent' been able to grasp cash game.

If you are trying to buy properties directly from the bank it may be helpful to know who the players are and who the asset manager may be.

This then became part of my screening process - if they said they would be back - there was a red flag somewhere and they would not be returning!

OK, I'll post my story, seemingly unrelated to all the hi-tech stuff (and its cost) discussions around here. but I think it's relevant to bureaucracy and red tape (read overhead, read outrageous extra-costs) in our defense system.

LOLLook to established organizations, the red cross might have such services, look for financila counselling at a university, church, schools or through the department of social services or department of finance in your state.I can't provide you with any web sites to these folks, Jon will get me...LOL, Really, way to be on top of it Jon, this was just an open inviatation to solicitations and shot'em down before they even went there!!!!

You fill out a pretty thorough questionnaire regarding the property you are considering buying and it gives red, yellow, green guidance on which of the acquisition strategies are appropriate for the situation.

Never play macho in a bull ring without your red cap.If you have no protection, always take that two or three seconds to think before you act- never let you mind give you orders; we can react faster then a thougth; in valuation = in was a great day for the trespasser those young unlawful entry guys and their familys plus you.