In Southern California there is really a huge need for affordable lower income housing, in the 50-100k range.

If in a SFH I'd let the tenants go buy their own, otherwise I wouldn't mess with it.A long time ago my wife worked for a LARGE consumer products manufacturer in their soap and detergent division.

Living here in San Francisco, I have a small chance of finding any affordable property for investment.

Dan :idea: Finding the Deals•Place this classic ad in your local paper’s real estate section to appear on Sunday: If you can afford to run 7 days a week, then you won’t miss any sellers who need to act fast, Negotiate with the newspaper for a better rate.

Without naming any names, whether it be the manufacturer or the distributor of the product, there is a problem out there with what used to be considered top brand, quality paints.

Too often people are so excited that they have found ANY property and that they can afford it these days that they don't take the time to consider everything you have stated in your article.One big newbie mistake and you can ruin your landlording future for the rest of your life.The only thing I would tack on to the end of your article (if you don't mind me saying so) is to make sure AFTER you have selected a great property and are ready to rent it, that you have someone that REALLY knows what they are doing to mentor you through the actual rental process... making sure all of your docs: application forms, lease agreements are legal for the state their property is in and not inadvertently violating HUD laws.

To make properties even more affordable, HUD will reduce the down payment to just $100 if a teacher purchases a new home with an FHA-insured mortgage.Homes must be located in the school district in which the teacher is employed.

May not fit Your scenario at all, especially providing office space & overhead, however heavy hitters getting 75-80% based on PRODUCTION (all over 10k a month in fees=65%;allover 15k a month in fees-75%;allover 20k a month=80-85%,etc.)

You cannot afford to not use this source!

I like Robert Kiosoki's concepts more like he saids he things in terms of "how can I afford it".