General observations:- Your insurance looks way low at $187.

Done properly, this forced appreciation is NOT based on speculation, it comes from buying properties right and fixing them right.Finally, it has been my observation and experience that wealth in Real Estate happens over decades, not in the short term.

My only slight difference in observation here is that people SAY there's risk and it's too expensive.

David, you are a keen observer of greatness.  

The fact is REI is a business, now I did not learn that from the gurus, I learned it from BP podcast and observing forums, along with a lot more great info. 

Hello All! Glad to have found this forum. Ive built my life based on things I've learned from the internet, and looking forward to the next chapter in RE. Ill give a little background and then I have some questions th...

Linneman is widely recognized as a leading strategic thinker and investor, and has been cited as one of the 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate by Realtor Magazine, and one of the 100 Most Powerful People in New York Real Estate by the New York Observer.

I am currently trying to learn everything I can about tax deeds (for vacant lots) and I want to observe at least 1 auction before I commit to bidding just to get a better feel for what the properties are truly worth.

(I am not a tax accountant, this is only an observation.

So, here I'm interested in knowing % differences in renter occupied vs. own occupied, avg. wage of a renter vs. homeowner, educational differences, and whatever other variables I can observe.