We need to create a balanced budget and boost our economy, all while trying not to raise taxes.

There were a few years where it was tough, and I came up with an idea to boost my occupancy.

Here are some great books that I have read and have provided some great insight not only in Real Estate, but also in life.Millionaire Real Estate Investor - Gary KellerRich Dad Poor Dad - Robert KiyosakiReal Estate Advantages – Sharon Lechter and Garrett SuttonThe ABCs of Real Estate Investing – Ken McElroyThink and Grow Rich – Napoleon HillThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen CoveyHow to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale CarnegieE-Myth by Michael E.

Therefore, operating numbers don't really influence the price anyway.If you do go under contract, absolutely request all of these things.  

@Levi Thank you, that makes sense, Im sure the confidence boost that comes with finishing that first deal really helps kickstart that next one.

Did you have any control over the China influence on our markets last month (S&P down 5% YTD)?

While overseas, we had tax-free income from frequent deployments, we used the DoD 10% savings to boost our down payments, we used extra duty pays, family sep pay, and COLA to scrape together funds with which to invest. 

Even if race or ethnicity didn't influence you, you can't make exceptions for one person and not another.

Without getting a good discount AND adding value to the property to boost its value, this will not work.Keep in mind some of the as-is houses do not qualify for conventional financing.

If X and Y are 2 and 3, it passes and is sane.The paraphrased definition of market value:Market value is that sales price that a prudent seller and prudent buyer, each being reasonably intelligent and acting in their own best interests, without undue inappropriate influence, are most likely to come to of their own accord in honest good faith negotiations.