I want to communicate-- you can always make real estate a part of your “big picture”—take John’s advice, find something that will allow you to contribute to your family’s finances (serving tables is a great gig for fast consistent cash), and start becoming an expert in real estate on the side (this forum is a great place to start just that).

I've been buying down there too lately, I guess I'm another one of "those guys" contributing to the lack of inventory.

Great attitude by facisist Republicans, if you can't contribute 3.58% to the society from which you profit, you're not very successful.

Only a handful of others have been as active on the forum and I want to thank Rich for all his contributions to the community.Drop him a message and thank him for his participation!

Friend 1 has contributed perhaps $10, and Friend 2 has contributed no more than $100.

. :) Makes me feel like I contributed something small but useful.

Replacement cost is just not a meaningful metric in any way.

Borrowers continually over-estimate this number, which is the number one factor contributing to losing money in a deal.

Any funds the QI gives to the seller will be "boot", except for reimbursement of any down payment money contributed toward acquiring "replacement" property.The 1031 corp website has lots of good info regarding all of this.

He is only able to contribute around 20% of the total cost so he would be a limited partner in the LLC.