I have my $30,000 rule with subject-to and lease options (I won't touch a deal unless I make 30k).

Then factor in the hard money loan costs, carrying costs, closing costs.......in addition to the 70 percent rule minus repairs.

Copyright infringement is a serious crime, and trying to pass someone else's work as your own is a bad idea (and a fast way to being sued).I question whether you should be giving advice to people on article marketing when you appear to be violating the #1 rule of article marketing - Never use the work of others as your own.

A good number of them will likely require a new septic systems and there are some strict rules in MA that I need to learn more about.

Missouri offers Liens and Deed Sales, but you have to certainly understand the rules and do your due dilingence--which is usually not a big problem, but it requires a bit more research.Here are a couple of links that provide an overview:http://www.andrewcounty.org/collector_auction.htmhttp://www.bentoncountycollector.com/delinquent.phpAgain, contact me for more details.

My only concern is applying the 50 % rule with the max. rent for both is 1400.

When I place a bid I use the rule of thumb not to have more than 70% of the most recent comps in my deal.

Please limit bulk REO discussion to the bulk REO forum, only, and follow the rules for posting in that area.

The reason I chimed in on this post was because I have seen people have consistently terrible results, when they let emotion rule their investing.

Then you hold the property for the long term.If you do some reading here, and you certainly should, you'll run across the "50% rule".