You win either way the currency moves radically as long as the mortgaged portfolio:1.

When I buy a property, I want to create a win win situation for both the seller and I or I won’t purchase the property.

Could be a win-win.I would try to go that route first.

It ended up being win / win for everyone.

I emphasize should because there is usually no specific period to avoid problems.

My odds and the winnings may be better in Vegas.Another consideration, the ongoing management of the property.Think of your family’s financial condition before gambling.

My Realtor is getting the commission on the way win in and out so I told him he would have to sell it for 5% but still offer the buyer's agent the full 3%.

My job may be outsourced w/in the next yr or two, so I'm looking about a yr & 1/2 to 2 yrs ahead to get some sort of business up & running.

Many of the real estate investments books out there talk about how awesome the depreciation tax benefit is by owning real estate, but rarely do they emphasize the depreciation recapture portion when you sell your real estate.

And they can reposition that into a property that can generate income.That's a great win-win