I understand the importance of getting to my local REIA club and reading as much material as I can, but for a some who is at a stage where I am heading toward a four year degree in both Finance and Accounting what would any suggest I (or anyone who has recently read Rich Dad Poor Dad :)) consider doing so that I am fully equipped for REI once I leave college.Some Background: I currently live in New Orleans.

., which means you need a contractor to work for nothing upfront and buy all the materials himself, or you need to pay something and have him reimburses you from the draws (as they do not go to the homeowner, they go to your contractors business).

-Calculating expenses (I read an article about being able to calculate them on a napkin to estimate positive or negative cash flow), but I do not know where to find these numbers, including HOA costs, utilities and whatnot, mortgage, vacancies, etc.

-Calculating expenses (I read an article about being able to calculate them on a napkin to estimate positive or negative cash flow), but I do not know where to find these numbers, including HOA costs, utilities and whatnot, mortgage, vacancies, etc.

The one that I use makes screens for $20-25, materials and labor.

If this isn't a required utility we can choose to do nothing and perhaps a tenant isn't even interested in a land line.

Maybe i should say "went up in smoke" or "failed to materialize?"

I know multiple brand new officers who rent $1,300/month one bedroom apts (not including utilities) with additional $150/month garage fees.

Twitter and G+ have been so-so but at the same time, I probably don't utilize either as much as I should.As James Vermillion said, for the real estate trade specifically, it's hard to beat the social value in BiggerPockets.

The covenants states: Section 2 Residence Each Owner shall maintain his Residence in good condition and repair and all exterior colors and materials, including the exterior walls, trim, doors and roof, shall be retained as close to the original as is reasonable possible.