Since most kids have no idea what it is they want to do, well... they spend $10-20k a year to just kinda get their bearings....Unless you know the result of your efforts, i am not sure the cost is worth it now.Just go join the Navy (or whatever service).

The other issue that bears consideration and is on a case my case basis is at what point does the pref equity “cost” start to hurt LP returns?.

Whether a house is occupied, or not, has No bearing on the new owner being responsible for the outstanding HOA debt. 

Hi everyone, I am from salem oregon and am new to this so bear with me if I don't do things correctly.

Beyond bearing pain, especially in the early stages, is the importance persistence.

@Vivian Hernandez, to misquote Shakespeare: "a thorn by any other name would still make you bleed".Your Realtor not recognizing the word "wholesale" should have no bearing on whether you move on or not.

I think they are an expensive liability and it is going to be increasingly difficult to find tenants that want to live in them and bear the costs of electricity, whether directly or indirectly.

Bear in mind, the 650 does not even really tell you if they will be a good tenant and prioritize rent.

But, bear in mind that not all probate filings (even if you buy probate lists) have real estate associated with them- BROWARD COUNTY DEEDS Select SEARCH, then ACCEPT and then go to DOCUMENT TYPES, Select PRO for Probates and go from there.

Bear in mind that Roth IRAs can't be rolled over to a 401k.