On the other hand if you feel comfortable with scheduling the renovation, buying materials and managing the different trades then you can save some money by not hiring a GC.

I am a carpenter by trade (union, NYC) so, I do excel in the field, just not in the real estate game.

I'm interested in trading properties with another investor.

In this exchange format, the exchange is fully tax deferred, if (1) the replacement property is equal or greater in value than the relinquished property, and, (2) the replacement property trades equal or up in both equity and debt.

I know you have all probably been pretty depressed since I have been gone and patiently awaiting my return....jkI am creating this topic to see if anyone has any tricks of the trade that they use in the ss negotiation process that they may be interested in sharing with us.I have heard of people using the following items but have had mixed opinions on their effectiveness:-crime statistics for neighborhood/subdivision-sex offender map-LPS reports that reflect REO data-REO vs.

This needs to be traded off against NOT NEEDING as much insurance later in life though.

There should be no debate, it should just be given that it will NEVER change.I would have a rant about freedom to trade for small farmers now, but I will wait for you to chime in.

The deal is about 90% occupied as we speak and essentially stays full.The deal is listed at the current appraised value but will obviously trade below this number.Asking price: $1,050,000Price Per Unit: $35,000Units: 30year built: 1962Total Rentable SF: 22,100Average Unit Size: 737Average rent/unit: 585Average Rent SF: 0.79Lot Size: 0.60 AcresIt is in Houston, Texas...

Talk about hypocrisy.As for higher education, Beck, Limbaugh and Hannity are all college drop-outs and none have any formal education in the areas where they portray themselves as experts (economics, political history, etc).The worst part about these guys is that they often speak out *against* higher education in this country, instead suggesting that people focus on trades and stay away from U.S. educational institutions.

Even the new craze with forex is a scam because your broker always takes the other side of your trade. 90% of all people that trade commodities loose their money to the professionals that do it for a living.