You should be able to do better than 7.5% at the moment.

She handles the MLS, Craigs, BP etc.I've had closings be pushed back at the last minute and associations throw a curveball at the last moment.

I've also told them about the positive cash flow, the tax shelters, leveraging opportunities, the building of equity (well, not at this exact moment ;) the assurance that my husband and I have monthly income regardless of our jobs.What do all of them focus on?

We have owned it for 3-4 years now, Paid off, Pulling in around $1000 rent a month before taxes/insurance.We are also considering a self-directed IRA route, since we don't have much liquid at the moment but are eager to get another rental underway!

I've been pretty fortunate in not to having a lot of maintenance issues but feel like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop at any moment.

moment when I learn something that is diametrically opposed to my "common sense" and the general public's common sense.I agree that learning and doing are very different things.

It's like in the spur of the moment, you are not FLAT out lying but somewhat telling a white lie.

If you check this soon, please email or add as soon as you have an open chance or free moment, I'm righthere in Charlotte near Oakdale,close to Catawba River, and Mountain Island Lake.

Mark to market is fine with equities as they are liquid and can be accurately valued at any moment.

It's at 4%/20yr at the moment.