One of my favorite videos of all time is Randy Pausch's "Last Lecture:"Last LectureThere is so much wisdom in that video.

Here is a 2 minute video I did on the 50% rule:http://www.youtube.com/watch?

I have 20-30 still pictures and a video.

Interesting video from CNBC: http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/video/archive/2011/4/26.aspx#208911Speaking of rental properties, and HUD selling to investors (nearing the end).

http://www.news-press.com/article/20110114/RE/110113054/1076/Foreclosures-poised-for-big-year 30,660 homes is a 300 percent misrepresentation of what really happened per public records. check out the video we made on this http://www.youtube.com/watch?

It is best to have a rent drop slot on site that you check on a regular basis.

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Even videos, if possible.Also you will need the realtor to open the door for contractors, appraisers, inspectors, property managers, etc.This usually means you need to throw some extra cash sometimes.

By your reasoning, Microsoft is being ridiculous by focusing on businesses unrelated to their Windows cash cow -- video games, set-top boxes, phones, teleportation research (yes, they have a couple guys focused on it), etc are all suboptimal investments.Who at Microsoft didn't get the message?

(Financeexaminers posts REALLY helped me with questions which I had, as well as Brian Gibbons and Wendy Pattons free youtube videos).OFFER MADE SO FAR BY A BUYER:Seller/Owner told me another buyer made an offer for: $1.5m for property, owner would carry note for 10 year balloon at 6.5% with buyer putting down 300-350k.