Now, let's say that the average house of comparable size in that neighborhood, in decent condition but nothing special, is going for around $125k.

That way I'm able to enjoy my living style, obtain interest deduction, and still feel safe in the knowledge that I have a free and clear home to move into if I ever need to.JSCOTT-I'm sure there are many people doing this currently, if they are smart.

hi arthur,I have before pictures, but the pee stains are very hard to detect. i do not have to replace the carpet and they ran the wet style vacuum on the carpet on numerous occasions. the discolorations though are still there. i charged them to repair a dark spot (left a bag of potatoes for a long time), but not for the pee stains.just wanted to see what everyone else does when tenants move out and the carpet has stains.

We've had borrowers walk away from the closing table after paying the fee because someone dumped a listing in the same neighborhood as the property the day before and the borrower thought there was no profit in the deal so he walked.

There should be a public hearing to get neighborhood feedback.

Surely, you won't let me be the only styling on you at the BP summit would you?

I agree it's a frustrating rule but as a long term investor it doesn't bother me that much because an OO buyer will be engaged in the neighborhood and stabilize it.

The only way you'll get comfortable with that is to study it daily, learn the neighborhoods, see what's selling, etc.

I wanted to get the opinions of the experts.An established builder in the area has built single family homes and town homes in a new neighborhood.

I live in Aurora CO and have invested in NW Denver - currently have a triplex in the Berkeley neighborhood.