The price-to-rent ratio is an indicator of whether buying or renting is the better choice, but it is also kind of like a P/E ratio for investors.

Question I have is, how do I handle assets that are now 'in-common' between the 2 units, which are currently being depreciated, for example, I build a garage in 2007, 50% of which is going toward deprecication, and now, beginning in Aug 2011, I would like to indicate a full 100% depreciation.

We indicated to our agent that we would has very few contractors coming in, as most of the work would be done by us.

You seem to indicate that you think there may be a conflict of interest somewhere, but I'm not sure where you're concerned about that.For reference, my wife and I have our licenses with a relatively large, local brokerage (3000+ agents).

James, I wasn't questioning your approach to investments... but your thread title indicates you're only looking for responses from investors with exactly the same approach.

You're buying before the market has established itself based on indicators that a market "should" establish itself.

The FTC indicated it may seek a federal court order requiring the Del Dottos to give refunds.In February 1995, the FTC filed suit against Del Dotto.

All four have long term tenants who have indicated they want to stay.

I can then exercise the option within that stated X number of days for the price indicated.

He said that since I am the homeowner I would pull the permits to do the renovations. ...The above quote indicates why this guy is UNQUALIFIED period.He has workers but there is no mention of workmen's comp insurance.