run a cash flow analysis - see where you need to be to be at a positive cash flow, then just work the numbers til you hit your optimal level of revenue.no fluff either - just fyi, 2 br are tough to sell...i know you're looking to rent it out, but if you ever want to sell it - they're tough to move.

The good thing is I have a fair amount of investable cash - I'm in a position to pay cash and hold things that way, if need be.

If everything looks like it would make for a positive cashflow, scoop it up.

Here is a hypothetical situation - I hold a 1st lien position note secured by commercial land.

The coup is a positive for developers at the end of the day due to the fact the military are pro development.

I am not investing yet because right now it is very difficult to find properties that will come even close to cash flow positive.

On the positive side, I've learned a lot that should help me.

Originally posted by "jetmek02":… was actively looking at properties to flip…… There is way too much hype in this business…… So I have been reading books, finding mentors… …I know that investing involves risk…First off, I am glad you took my comments as positive and didn’t “blast me” with your answer… Many people tend to get on the defense… I would like to comment on the above listed items…Flipping properties…In my opinion, flipping is the single most difficult and risky form of investing… Today in fact, I just made another comment about this… For whatever reason, people getting into the business, seem to always want to start with flipping.

My goals for 2007 are:1. to add another 20 rental units (we're closing on 10 at the end of this month)2. in addition, to find and purchase one larger project, ideally a 50 unit apartment complex, mobile home park, or RV Park (generating a minimum positive cash flow of $100/unit/month)

The former registered an average rate of 6.27% in the past week whereas the latter increased by two base points, closing at 6.11%.Contrary to gloomy forecasts for housing and construction industries, recent trends have indicated a more positive outcome.