I think that most investors want to look at as many metrics as possible, GRM, Cap Rate, and IRR to name a few, to really understand the nature of the deal.

For this purpose, I created a podcast website: http://chatterboxcentral.com/ where I could upload content from a number of categories, which naturally would start with my experience as founder and ceo of a real estate investment group and design, development, construction and property management firms.

I realized that he was about mid-way through a 30-year mortgage, so he was doing a pretty good job of paying down the principal with the monthly payments simply through natural amortization (he had a mortgage on it still).  

Someone making a Colonel's salary would normally own a home, but even high ranking officers and NCOs tend to be renters in the Army because off the transient nature of the job. 

Since being in this program I've been provided with multiple contractors who are adequately capitalized and can get paid off the 1st draw.

I'm traveling down there August 7 to 11 to look at neighborhoods and meet people...Do you happen to have any detailed information regarding the type and nature of the fund and also what is the target value of the fund?

We worked closely with a realtor who helped us with the city and where the right side of the tracks happen to be and what real rents were and how much improving we should do (we are natural over improvers and have been told we have the nicest rentals in town which makes me happy.) 

Sinking concrete is usually a sign that your base material was not sufficient, or not compacted adequately or the wrong type of material. 

An agent (the natural person) must hold a state issued license.  

What I am trying to get at is make sure you have adequate reserves.