I point this out because I hear many newbies somehow want to equate the idea of some deep discount that a procuring bank or large investment fund received as being able to flow downstream into the street level investor.

That would equate to about $250,000.

But once again I run into the time part of the equation.....Anybody else seem to have "time" as their biggest barrier to further entry in real estate?

Also, in the cap rate equations (NOI)/(Cap Rate) = Value and (NOI)/(Price)= Cap Rate, does value and price mean the intrinsic value of the property or do they mean the market value and the market price of the property?

I generally try to avoid condos for a number of reasons, but lately I've run into a couple dealsthat have made me re-think this position.On my first few condos, I treated them the same as regular small residential properties, as @Nicole C. seems to be suggesting you do, but I've quickly realized that the equation can be a bit more complicated on a condo regime. 

My experience, each county has their own equation and method so some might be very close and some might be way off.  

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As i understand it if the APR (annual percentage rate) is 12% then to figure out your monthly interest payment you divide that number by 12 months (equaling 1% per month of the outstanding balance)The other part of the equation is what are the minimum payment terms?

Its one funding out one funding in.. 2 huds we all get paid off the HUD very easy for me to manage.5. takes all the Dodd Frank and other issues out of the equation.

I just started looking at Facebook, and the control which equates to the quality of leads seems better than google.