Or am I not getting it at the right price considering it needs major updating?

First, sandwich lease-options are very risky, with an elevated risk of becoming involved in a lawsuit (2 lawsuits).Furthermore, the vast majority of people who buy on lease option never buy the property.

I am most interested in investing in the Texas market but the major metro areas I'm looking at haven't fallen in value like other parts of the country have.

The majority of my investing career has been in North Idaho and I still own some properties there.

Even with my low income tenants, the vast majority have never had a felony.

The Americans are going to do whatever they can to revive their economy, even if it means destroying the U.S. dollar.†The Dollar Index on ICE Futures, which tracks the greenback versus six major U.S. trading partners, fell 11 percent since Nov. 21, when it reached 88.46, the highest in 19 months.

Population trends, major employers, vacancy rates, and the like.

AmEx is majorly hurting right now.

If the cup says "Hot" take it literally stupid.10- smaller government.....11- Less taxes and insurances "requirements" to small businesses- less government restriction on what my business can write off as an expense and why do i have to pay workman's comp on a stoner who is going to fall off someone's roof someday anyway?

Generally speaking, a majority of investors have full-time jobs that force them to miss out on a majority of the excellent deals.