Problems such as population growth, unemployment, traffic and the need for more Class A space, which is how he became involved with this project.Von Ancken explained, "Class A space like 7 World Trade is renting up pretty fast, and the other three office buildings to be built at WTC by 2012 will probably be quickly leased too.

Tenants only understand ONE thing: MONEY (OK, two- eviction notices served by an officer of the court!).

And having spent close to $200 in advertising costs in a month (in addition to placing free ads online, in local stores, in the city housing office, etc.), I still don't have a tenant.

I run a market data analysis company for investors, and we track a great deal of multifamily information including cap rates in a number of markets.

Having said that, she certainly should have someone in her office (or another office if it's a one-woman show!)

At some point we will resume the long term trend of housing prices tracking inflation.

You need to KNOW what work is needed, what is typically involved, and you need to track it fairly closely (you don't need to count screws, but you better have a good idea of how much paint is needed per SF, and perform at least some rough job costing!).

You know, I'm on my way to the public recorders office next week, I will do that.

To me, financial independence is knowing that my expenses, and future wealth building are and will remain on track even if I never work another day in my life.At this point in my life I realize this is an absolute impossibility.

I think you are on the right track.