I do wish A&E would show these costs as well.It really makes me wonder when this show was filmed because the housing market in Texas has started to cool off.

hi all, been hovering for a few days looking for landlording tips and what not, and also looking for financing for another duplex, made a few calls, left a few messeges and sent some emails, no responses yet but its still early, any help would be appreciated. great website, lots of useful information.

Your best bet for determining a true CMA (comparable market analysis) is to use a trained pro.

Okay , yes I am a super-newbie, yes I know you hate newbie so....Bought my first property for the sole purpose of investing.Not buying my home first and moving out later.Okay paid 190k less 5k closing put 42k down.Interest only mortage 6.875% for the first 10 years/30 year mtg.Filled out a form for section 8 housing.I am going to let weichert find me a tenant because its 20 miles from where I live.I put an ad on craigslist, just hoping for feelers.http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/apa/244007813.htmlSo far nothing, no calls since last thursday, yes I know its only 6 days , but I guess I am nervous about being vacant all winter.I have enough saved that I could pay for the mortgage no problem.But like someone said you don't want a savings account investment where you are putting in all the principle out of your pocket, you want to make money off the rent.Any good tips on finding tenants?

If any of you guys out there can give tips, hints, pointers and advice in Real Estate and how to's I would greatly appreciate it!

Geoff, very cool!

I have been hearing alot about the rich dad, poor dad book and on that note I may stop at the bookstore today before I get on the train, Maybe Im not seeing this whole investing process completely three dimensionally.

That is pretty cool too, though!

So does anyone have some good tips?

Cool!