With the government eyeing taking control of our banks, and most major stocks now valued at less than 10 times estimated 2008 earnings, now is the time to act for money investors.

The biggest problems with condoa are owner apathy, bullies and control freaks running the thing, nobody paying assessments because somebody else should, or, they're going to move out anyway, so why should they pay...

Also, for those who are aware of purchasing property through your retirement accounts (this could be a seperate blog) what a nice option, to be able to buy a discounted piece of real estate with your IRA and having control of it instead of having your money tied into a mutual fund, which you have little control.With this all said, what is your opinion?

I'd like to mention something..........In my small town of 11,000 people, as of my last checking we had a total of 6 homeless people.

My extended family owns hundreds of rental units in a small town in Indiana.

I am still in the process of waiting to close on our first house - got it for $12k - needs about $12k in work.Now we found another house that's in an awesome location - 3 blocks from the best elementary school in town (population 28,000), Assessed at $49k they want $30,900 DOM 4 days.

For instance, if choose UAE as desired destination for our overseas property investment, then what market facts we have that either move forward or backward with investing intentions. 1.Property market in the UAE is witnessing continuous growth. 2.Lot of local, regional and international investors intensifying current property market. 3.Government guarantee and security for property buying 4.Influx of development projects with new & exciting architectural designs 5.Controlled law n order situation 6.Economical & Politically stabled region 7.Multi Cultural Society 8.Middle East Business & Tourism hub When you found all these in one place and also you understand which category of buyer you represent, you will find searching of your property much easier and afterward in investment.

I know a couple of friends purchased town houses in the Ankeny area and there are more and more going up.

On realtor.com I see a couple 2 beds in Eau Claire that look to be in decent condition listed for 39k-49k and from looking at the craigslist Rental section, a cursory view looks like rent on 2 bed houses in your town can run about $600 a month.

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