I have been a real estate agent in Tasmania for 18 years & love the industry.

this industry is way too fun. if you're doing something that you have to retire from, i wonder if you're truly doing your passion.

I hope to have it back on the market in a couple of months.I have worked in the financial services industry for the past few years and recently added mortgages to my arsenal of products.

The RE industry is changing but the 6 or 7% agents will always exist because there is always going to be people needing them/willing to pay for them.

"industry" rule of thumb is if the rent is over $800 - refrigerator should have an icemaker and be sure to inventory any appliances in the lease agreement....I agree - offer $800 for all three.

Hello Todd, i am a fence watching investor, trying to find a way off the fence and in the game.

I am a mortgage consultant, and have been in and around the real estate industry for almost 10 years.

When I lived in Houston I knew 5 subdivisions in my "farm" area, smallest had 500 houses, biggest had 1800, that I actually submitted offers on 3 houses WITHOUT EVER SEEING THEM.Which leads to a huge mistake that hurts anyone, in any industry, and that is PROCRASTINATION.

The IRS website has a good page that walks you through your specific situation: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/article/0,,id=98881,00.html :rock:

Just thought i would say Hi.. new to the game and looking to learn as much as i can.