Looks like Obama studied the FDR playbook His inauguration on March 4, 1933 occurred in the middle of a bank panic, hence the backdrop for his famous words: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself

If you only generate a small cash flow that is offset by depreciation, you may keep the 100 bucks, BUT if you have enough free and clear homes receiving income, you'll not have nearly enough depreciation to offset the income and up to 40% will go to the IRS, or more in the future with Obama.

If unemployment skyrockets as I expect, then Obama could easily come up with something equally stupid on the federal level.This is EXACTLY what I have been talking about these past few months!

After listening to today's talking heads, I wonder if waiting till after Jan 20 wouldn't be the better time-they're suggesting that Obama will take immediate steps to loosen the money given the banks etc for loaning.

With regard to all the infrastructure jobs that will supposedly be created by the new administration - do you really want Chrysler engineers designing and Chrysler assembly workers building your bridges?

The outlook for 2009 will not be up for discussion until Obama gets into office and we have the "first 100 days" pass.There is a lot of money / deal-makers waiting for that hurdle to pass.I'm hearing 'We have cash but are not looking to buy until 3rd or 4th qtr of 2009.'

Obama will fix the problem.

When Mr Obama gets sworn in, we will find out in short order if big money is happy

And. no that is Obama.

Since it is your Brother, we will assume you will not incur management, administrative, eviction, legal, etc, but even without all of that, you will have the taxes, insurance and when things brake, repairs.