Insulation helps, but most families are going to use a pretty consistant amount of electricity.

Show me any stock broker that can consistantly do that year in and year out.

I have a network that does it consistently with pretty good results--it may just be the best of both worlds (shotgun vs. sniper networking methods)

This has happened consistently over so many decades that nobody even finds it shocking any more that the rich have to pay a huge percent of the nation's expenses.I think we should change to a per-capita tax where every citizen pays the same amount towards government expenses that are enjoyed equally by all citizens.

The property consists of a 2 family home and a seperate cape cod that is an antique bussiness.

Jumped the gun a little there boys ;-) I just wanted to confirm the value of relationships in any business, especially this one..in this day and age especially, there are people everywhere trying to take advantage of others..this site is restoring my faith in the REI community and I always learn something new the more that I navigate thru the discussions..There is NO substitue for HONESTY and INTEGRITY in any endeavor, and the consistent journey to achieve a win/win relationship with others should be at the core of any transaction, right?

I have bought, held and sold multiple properties across the entire country and have completed deals with other people in many other countries including, but not limited to Africa, Europe and Japan.My immediate goal is to purchase 6 apartment complexes (through owner finance & creative finance only) anywhere in the country consisting of a minimum of 200 units each.

You will have to consistently mail the same absentee owners 5-7 postcards a year to really see results.

Using us as your system to get these SS done more consistently, will in turn help you to turn more of them into profit.When we buy a SS, we normally do the rehab also, then sell it for just under full market price.

I've posted pretty consistently that I see much worse times ahead and to be prepared for them as you see fit.