I know that's very vague but that's part of my question here, how much weight should I put into the 1 or 2% rule in the situation?

Ask them what they see expenses running per category per unit.

Ask them what they see expenses running per category per unit.

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Hi, I'm currently working on my 2014 taxes. This 2014 taxes will be the most complicated one by far, with itemizing RE expenses, etc. I do have an EA doing it, so I'm just trying to plan for 2015, as I plan to purchas...

I does take a lot of energy and patience to sit tight and weight out the market cycles but I am more patient now than ever. 

There are other factors in this multidimensional investment category - Equity and Appreciation.

Think Lawyer, Doctor, CPA, Real estate agent such as yourself....Interior Design doesn't fall in that category.

Aloha,There is a separate forum category for HOA related posts, under the General Real Estate heading.Getting involved with your Board can be very good, or very bad.

Which categories of the underwriting process do you feel has the highest financial impact of when there is a mistake?