There are numerous factors that probably play into a mortgage rate since it is apparent that the big banks are loosening lending rules.

In my experience, HVAC people, termite inspection companies and plumbers are the worst offenders in this category.

I'd say that it also depends on how you name your accounts, for me, "holding costs" are more of a category with several sub-categories or individual accounts.

Originally posted by Jason Shen:I've tried to connect with Mark Zuckerberg numerous times, but it seems like every time I try, my phone calls just go directly to his secretary's secretary's secretary's voicemail.

Since you gentlemen clearly know all that need be known regarding my and my families situation, you can no doubt clear up some of the other "feelings" I've had "hurt"; the harassment(s), the wrongful detention, the numerous privacy violations, the forgery, the wrongful prosecution, the intimidation, the forced "accidental" eviction (when still current and up to date, by the way).

The reason I ask is that by your post you don't seem to have stepped out your door and put yourself out there yet.Until you engage in unfamiliar and uncomfortable situations regarding real estate, you won't be able to grow.You will be told "NO" numerous times before you get a yes.

With one amount compared to the other in a buy and hold strategy, the difference is that you could buy more doors and diversify your funds over numerous doors as opposed to all capital in one door.Whichever amount you have and go with, be sure to buy correctly, perform due diligence, and apply leverage responsibly to increase returns and dilute your risk.

Is in a whole different category from your average condo.7.

We have made numerous purchases with cash and then have received HELOCs to purchase more property.

I've had commercial owners who are involved in numerous decisions, and owners that have trusted our company to make many decisions within the limits of the approved operating budgets.