To structure it any other way would seem to miss the point entirely.Kama Ward- If I hear what you're saying correctly, it is that the biggest problem with raising funds in this manner is the accountability and transparency with which you must utilize any funds raised.

For instance, today I am meeting the contractor at one of my rentals, I am redoing the kitchen, and we are picking out granite colors for the counters (Granite goes in all rentals that rent for more than $2,000 a month).

Hi Edita,Kyle was correct when he said your credit stands for as least 30 days.

John Thedford and Wayne Brooks, that is correct.

put the same color siding on it, the same bay window, etc.I see the ad on the MLS that the thing is listed for $25,000 and is listed for owner occupancy only by the city.

That is SEC approved products listed on Wall Street.You are correct in that your retirement money could do a lot better if invested PROPERLY in real estate!

I did have a rental with a slightly gray tub (not from age, just a fashion color) and found some brown-gray flooring to put in there to coordinate and the tub fit in just fine.

That is an OK deal for you if the numbers are correct.

I had to re-rebuild a shed as it was not the exact material they require, and also found out I couldn't replace wood trim on the house with vinyl as that book requires wood trim painted a specific color until all owners on one street agree to all replace with vinyl at the same time.

You know you can send in advance principal payments to skip the interest payments, correct?