Jason's post is excellent and Paul's post is spot-on too.The only thing I would add is that having positive operating leverage and keeping debt on property is one of the only true hedges for inflation as well.

I think Word, Excel, and .pdf files would cover most of what people would like to share. .ppt files may make sense in some instances too.

Excellent post boys, and Rich, sorry you lost all that work!!

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We booked our second tenant at $650 on a one-year lease to a young couple with solid income, excellent credit background check and a good renting history.

I think investing in buy and hold property is an excellent idea, but it can easily be a terrible idea if you don't have reserves.  

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@April OdegaardBoth replies above are excellent: see what the laundromats are charging, and also make sure the rate covers your water and electric use.

I've been reading the excellent "Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide" by Nolo which I highly recommend.

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