We need to get lower rates to encourage more borrowing, to try to save some of the RE markets, etc.However, the lower the rate the more we face inflationary pressures and with the escalating taxes and energy costs.I wouldn't want Bernanke's job right now, that is for sure.

You can't decide which way you want to go without knowing your goals about what you want to accomplish and how much time and energy you want to spend doing whatever it is you decide to do.

Leasing it up from vacant takes a bit of time/energy/phone calls.

If I had stuck it out and knew I fraction of what I know now, I'd be light-years ahead.Use your GI bill to study finance, investments, economics, accounting and such, you don't need a full degree.Am I satisfied with my own decision?

Hi @Dave Slaughter Here is a possibility on SOME rehabs.A JV with the Seller on a light rehaba.

You must take that energy and put them out of business.

When you take pics, take horizontal and make sure EVERY single light is on.

When i first started, I looked lightly for a group.

My very first investors were my colleagues at work who wanted to get into the action because they got swept by my excitement and energy level.

If the property has been vacant for an extended period of time (1 year for Progress Energy Carolinas), expect the utility company to require a meter base inspection.