By the sound of it, I would not likely renew them...give them their notice and inform them of what needs to be done to receive a deposit refund, including fixing the screens, reseeding the yard etc.

If we see 4% annual depreciation for five years, the 4% for five more, prices will be right where they are right now, in nominal terms.

The problem with this is the average appreciation of a home is generally under 5% annually.

You can now qualify in December and still get the full year contribution limit.The annual contribution limits for 2009 are:Self under 55 $3,000; Self over 55 $4,000Family under 55 $5,950; family over 55 $6,950.

That might stand out as compassionate from other letters they receive.

His annual income that wasn't enough to live on?

Bush has not objected when the big firms and rich executives of Wall Street have been on the receiving end of federal assistance, but now he is threatening to block a measure to aid hard-hit neighborhoods filled with ordinary Americans.I think its an ugly situation that these two entities have been structured so any rewards go to the shareholders and especially executives and risks get moved to the taxpayers.

If I were to do something like this, what should I be aware of and what pitfalls should I look for.What he's looking for:Investments in the 30K-40K range (you're welcome to invest more if you like)12-18 month term What he's offering:13%-14% returnPaid out monthly Here are the highlights: -Business is a boutique lender looking to expand capital-Provides short term loans to builders, both commercial and residential-Long track record of success -12-18 month term-Offering 13-14% annual return, paid monthly-Your money would be held in a real estate attorney's trust

As an new investor the information i receive from other investors such as yourselves is very valuable to me and others like me.

Re: the other tools that members receive, there is a remarkable opportunity using private investor money (REIT's) to joint venture the purchase of REO/short sale properties at 50-55% of FMV, and re-sell to retail buyers at 85-90% of FMV.