Thus, I expect cash flow and equity to grow faster than inflation.

I've been studying REI in one way or another since '05 - ready to actually apply the knowledge now and grow my business.In the last couple of years, I've also come to the realization with my marriage, the birth of one kid, and another soon on the way, that this whole "life" experience will end someday and I'd like to enjoy it as much as possible with my growing family.

My dad was a carpenter, so naturally I became one as well!

Scott Have no idea why his name never works for me with the @... get with him....Why not use a state approved cotract and us an addendum to state the AS IS nature of the sale, as is, where is, without any representation or warranty, except as to title. ?

Each professional relation is much enough helpful to grow in higher level and after all it create a very positive mental stand.

Is the bank local, regional, or national in nature??

What you need is an area that is growing, that has a stable economic base and that has sufficient inventory for what you want to do.

I am not overly worried about keeping it rented, but just a natural pessimist/conservative person so nervous about competing for rentals against the guys with a bigger reach.

Definitely looking forward to watching you grow as an investor!

I closed enough deals with her to the point where I dont have to be there all the time, all I do now is drop off the keys and pick them up when she is finished.4) HUDs arent that hard to close, but since it's your first deal, it's natural to have a lot of questions I was the same way when I did my first one.