Hi, the "cap" rate is the capitalization rate normally expected in the market for the return on investment of an alternative investment with similar risks.

The Internet is playing a big role as an alternate media source these days.

It may be used as an alternative to a listing agreement in some "Guru's" course, but in the real world it's worthless.

Carbon monoxide detectors are now required on all rental units using any kind of fossil fuel here in NC.Now if only I could keep my tenants from swiping out the batteries........

Completed appraisal reports will need to be emailed to [email protected] and all alternative valuation reports will be completed on-line.

Insulation and ventilation systems, including fireplaces and fuel burning appliances 4.

FHA buyers should be an alternative strategy when your spread will allow for a fix and flip play.

Myka,You asked, so here is what I came across:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/24010-alternative-to-copper-piping-for-hvac-unitshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/43638-neighborhood-marketing-for-rental-prop-http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/20108-newbie-question-repairing-copper-lines-on-ac-unit

CitiMortgage just announced it will pilot a new Foreclosure Alternatives Program that allows distressed borrowers to stay in their homes an additional six months in exchange for the deed.

An alternative would be to do (71.5% / 8.5% = 8.4) eight deals with hard money.