As an environmentalist too, I think we need to be looking into ways to conserve natural resources, not just our money. :)

This will obviously vary by agent, but it's simply the natural process in the world of any commission/independent contractor position.

Be natural, ask about the other person, then bring up your interest without sounding like a tape recorder.

(naturally there are others but these are the big financial themed ones)

Also on our mind is concerns with liability, in the event that something happens on the property of a serious nature (ie fire etc.).

My first investment was a rehab project, as my background was in general contracting / structural engineering...so it was sort of a natural progression for me. 

Good afternoon everyone,My dilemma: Contemplating Purchasing first 2-family home. 3br lower 2br upper Pros: - Location, in the heart of town- Tenant paying $1500 for 3br and wants to stay (been there four years)- Water heaters, Furnaces newer with separate meters for each unit- Natural Gas - 2 Car garage - Corner Lot- .24 acres- Based in rentometer.com 3br rent for $1700 on average and 2br $1550 on average for its location- 3BR has one and half baths- Laundry hookups both units - FHA Loan, less down payment- Owner occupied (id live on the top floor while renovating)- Foundation is solidCons:- 2BR needs a complete renovation to the studs- 3BR needs renovation but nothing right away (tenant is happy as of now)- Leak from fireplace/roof which is ongoing- Taxes are $4500- Price listed at 360k- Comps have sold around 330k, but don't have the garage or location- No cash flow until I were to be done renovating and buy another- Some plumbing neededI got a CAP Rate at around 8.5% with it being sold at 360.

I had an amazing christmas with my wife and 2 little girls, and naturally I felt depressed once it was time to get back to work.I realized I needed to do something about that.

I ended up going with Ray CPA for two reasons; communication was easier and more natural and the variety of professionals he has on staff - CPAs, MBAs and an attorney.

Sometimes it's hard to find that line but you'll get the hang of it and once you do it'll become second nature.