In addition, at the time of making the gift, you get a tax deduction for the present value of the remainder interest, which is calculated using life expectancy tables and the discount rate (and a bunch of other variables).

If I have a judgement, I'm sure it is a lot easier to get the process rolling, but curious what route others have taken.It is my understanding that collections agencies take a percentage, anywhere from 20-50%, whereas the attorney may charge an amount in addition to the amount owed; so, if $1000 was owed, the attorney may charge the evicted tenant $1300 and keep the $300.

There are LAWS that need to be adhered to, there are expenses that need to be calculated, there are variables that need to be considered, but as for actual rules, everyone has their own set of 'rules.'

This is a small percentage of the outlay that you'll have as part of putting a syndicated PPM together.  

It's because we have a much higher than US average percentage of renters that sometimes strange stats appear.  

That is just one variable, but it is usually the first thing we look for.

For the cost of adding a truly level subfloor, you might as well tile over it.IMO, vinyl sheet goods installed with adhesive is the appropriate flooring for a variable subfloor.

Some lenders are concerned about percentage of subsidized units, so I try to maintain a balance.

But in areas where there is plenty of raw land that can be developed, it shouldn't be pushing a high percentage unless the market is over appreciated.On the flip side, we've been experiencing under appreciation in the Pittsburgh market because the population has not yet returned to pre-1980 levels.

It has only one contingency in it (subject to making a profit before settlement), I also us a Skinny Hybrid offer that has been a great closer for me (it makes the seller a limited partner related to profits).I'd say keep it simple, know your comps, understand you percentage margin for profit, make offers and do it often.