But, some of my IT clients, like much of rural America, simply don't have the Internet speed or reliability to make that practical.

I appreciate the tips and am looking forward to getting somewhere where I have a reliable internet connection so I can browse the forums and listen to one or two more podcasts.

:In commercial r/e property value can be calculated as:Value = net operating income/cap rateThank YouTravisTravis, where would you get reliable cap rate comps? 

Hi everybody,I am looking for a reliable contractor who has been working with investors and can do investor pricing.I am currently under contract of buying 2 family house, in Union City, New Jersey.2 apartments and the basement need to be cleaned out.

Please learn as much as you can from Bigger Pockets and other reliable resources.

Is it more reliable to try to get in a duplex to occupy myself?

If your property is in a good neighborhood, with good reliable tenants, in a high demand area, and it's unlikely to need costly repairs......then it's way better then a "1% rule" property in a shady area that's in a state of disrepair!

But, this is four pages and several days into this thread, and the fact that "Rule" is short for "Rule of Thumb" has been made abundantly clear to anyone who has actually read the thread.And since there is apparently a need to quote definitions of obvious terms, I'll do the same:From Wikipedia:  "A rule of thumb is a principle with broad application that is not intended to be strictly accurate or reliable for every situation."

The contractors I have worked with have proved to be unreliable especially with regards to hitting a deadline -- the age old dilemma with contractors  :(Appreciate if you have any contacts who can perform good work and are reliable?

I did a bunch of screening for roommates and finally found someone that i thought was reliable and trustworthy since i'd be living with them and all.