Ok so they brought it down with them but there is no place for them to hide their misdeeds anymore.and what we build from the ashes will not be controlled by them ever again as long as we continue to meet here and share the knowledge of how to prosper in spite of them.Great analysis here!

Market knowledge - I know my local market very well.

I do not have a REI club or association in my immediate area, so I will use this forum and read literature to gain some knowledge.

It's the best way to get favorable financing, and it will help you gain knowledge on the joys of maintenance and repairs.

That the depreciation deduction comes back to haunt you when you sell in the form of the depreciation recapture tax.Owning rental properties means either learning a lot about taxes or getting a knowledgeable CPA to do them.

Also, I have become fairly knowledgeable in short sale procedures and what a lender will or won't accept so I would suggest this to you..tell the lender exactly what you plan and see what they say.

***When I work with a buyer, I offer my knowledge and provide the client with the information that they need to accomplish their goals and make a quality decision.

It sounds like you will be a valuable member to pass your knowledge on to the newbies.Good luck,donrock

They give us the knowledge and tools to do so while simultaneously protecting not only ourselves but our tenants in occupied dwellings.

I really enjoy all the knowledge here.Mark