I realize these types of sales can be time consuming, but is there any protection for us in stating a possible time frame to have a decision made, or allow us out of the contract?

Not long ago, there was a uproar when the Director of the Consumer Protection Agency chose to visit Florida instead of Virginia to review the situation.

Tax cuts create wealth and is stimulative, government redistribution consumes wealth and is wasteful.

Uwe- is the division by 2 included in your cap rate calculation in order to represent the amount of the income stream consumed by maintenance, in this case, 50 percent?

You could buy this property in Mansfield, TX:http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/608-Kings-Way-Drive_Mansfield_TX_76063_1113073194Since I'm sure that listing will not last forever, let me describe it.

Definitely won't call this my home forever, but enjoying it nonetheless.

Appraisal means nothing, buyers willing to pay a certain price is the market value.You are correct that short sales listed with agents often take forever and many people do not want to wait it out anymore.

Then consuming what he bought, he gets sick, because he could not get a return of his money.Basically what eddie is referring to in that it does not matter how sweet a deal is if you can not rent it, it will just end up consuming other money while it just sits there and melts in your pocket.The economy is moving into territory where six month from now may be the same as today.We used to speculate on how home prices will affect the economy, and now we are speculating on how the economy will affect home prices.

I have received advice, contracts, structuring ideas, partnership offers, and investment opportunities that I am forever grateful for.

Flat roofing systems if constructed correctly will last many years (15-50) without much maintanence .and only a yearly check up and maintainence will keep your roof alive FOR EVER.