Cost was $81 sq ft (not including land $26,000) but up here in the snow belt it's tough to get a basic (2x4 shell) new build for under $115 sq ft.I just completed a rehab on a SFH we have owned for some time & unless you cut a lot of corners it would be tough in this area to make living doing it.I enjoy your threads ...

Originally posted by J Scott:The Democrats have offered no proposed solution to the problem and don't even seem to acknowledge there's a problem.J Scott, let me start by saying I've enjoyed reading your posts.During the whole debt limit debacle, President Obama was very interested in a "grand bargain" type deal which would tackle entitlement spending.

Katie,My heart really does break for you.You sound like a new landlord that is going to learn a very hard lesson.The tenant doesn't move in until the pay the full security deposit and first months at least.It can't be a check either and the funds have to clear as valid.You are mistaken about the tenant not letting you in.That is your property and in case of an emergency they have to let you in period.You can call the police and you will be allowed in.You can't break immediate quite enjoyment for inspections and other mundane items etc.Did you document in the writing the date and the time the event occurred,actions taken and pictures etc.

I've enjoyed reading the responses and details of your analysis on here.

I love the profession, I just don't enjoy the downward pressure on salaries and competition for crappy jobs.

It sucks that all of this is happening to you but I have to say I enjoyed reading through this post.

While I enjoy learning, I hate being tied down for large periods of the day and working for "the man."

I've heard about the efficacy of bandit signs and yellow letters, but I feel as though my time would be best spent and enjoyed by focusing my marketing budget on the web?

I am done for the day and looking forward to celebrating, I hope all of you have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July Holiday, and please remember the great sacrifices made over our short history that insure we have this freedom.

For the last month I've enjoyed it.