After reading what I posted I see how it comes across as dismissive and paints the profession with a broad brush.

Be sure to use the tax value more as an initial broad estimate.

I have looked at a wide range of deals in various places on risk/return spectrum and I think this deal is considerably less risky than most I have seen and still a good cash on cash yield plus good experience for a new investor. 

Real Estate Investment covers such a broad area.

Have a broad knowledge and understanding of the many segments of the real estate profession.Secondly, what is omitted many times in many investment considerations and business plans are the many what ifs.

This contingency is typically very broad and allows you to walk away with no questions asked if you discover some problems with the property.2.Include a Contingency for Financing: If you aren’t paying cash for a property, you must have a contingency clause that allows you to have full written approval from the lender for your loan.

Hi Jay,Here's my guy:Jason Dubnik, CPADubnik & Associates, LLC17 Broad StreetFreehold, NJ 07728Tel 732.625.3752Fax [email protected] owns real estate himself and works with several other investors I know.  

Has a menu with broad appeal4.  

An area that has a broad based economy like Orange County, and other similar areas will always have demand, though sometimes much tighter than others.

Hey BP does anyone in Ohio have experience with Spectrum utilities?