I've heard percentages as low as 33%.

If we end up in a long term recession (low probability IMHO, though others will disagree), prices will be further depressed.

Consider appreciation on the low side but steady over a number of years.

Not to mention yard costs, utilities, maintenance during the holding period.I think you need tons of cash to remodel these days or stick to low end products.

Not every low income person is a criminal, but nearly all criminals live in low income rentals!

I don't know, maybe I should just buy a portapotty and a prefab shed from Lowe's and slap in together out there so I can wax a little braveheart, "Stephen is my name and this is my island!"

Jon:I have always used generic 'For Rent' signs from Lowes and they seem to work fine generating responses from passing traffic.

I bought 11 rentals in January, with 100% financing of the purchase price but at a very low LTV.

The bank called me today and said that they won't be able to loan me the money due to the low score.

I keep hearing about the pre-construction deals out there where buyers can make a down payment on a condo while in the pre-construction phase at a low price and then once construction's complete the condo can be sold at 25% - 35% above original purchase price.