Landlording, as we know, is based more on cash flow principles and the appreciation is gravy.History has shown that over a period of ten years, RE has increased in value.

I do a combination of 2 things to increase the effectiveness of this technique.Leave them a message and say "Hey Jim, I am interested in your For Rent house so I mailed you a letter and you should receive it tomorrow.

I have been doing this on an existing campaign and one test has so far had a 300% increase over another.Yes it is a lot more work but once you get the right campaign you can continually use the same one over and over again and no what to expect.RegardsRich

Depending on your state $1-$10 some times I put a big fat zero.

Mike,Perhaps the third guy sold the 1st guy the bike, as well as the 2nd guy the crack, so he could have a down payment on the RE investment down the st. and stiff you on the rent to increase his cash flow!

My plan is to be able to invest in property for the people I help increase their credit scores by leasing/option in purchasing their first or maybe second home (BK people need new starts as well).

This was not expected and shows that lower prices are resulting in increased buying activity.Article: http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/080609/usa_economy_housing.html 8)

I have several multi-family properties and I'm always looking for ways to increase my cash flow.

There is an HML for almost anyone, but with bigger numbers, the risk increases.

Everybody wins.Another option would be to lease option the property for two years for $250,000 with a “down payment assistance planâ€.† In this case you get $5,000 upfront to purchase the option to buy the property in two years for $250,000 .† This $5,000 is not refundable because they are buying the option whether they use it or not.† Now you set the monthly lease amount and tell them for every dollar over that amount up to $100 a month that they pay, you will match it towards the down payment.† That makes a great incentive, you increase your monthly cash flow and at the end of two years you just knock a maximum of $4,800 off the sales price.† You will have the $5,000 cash, positive cash flow during the lease period and clear a huge profit when you sell.† If you are looking to add to your portfolio but fear holding too many empty properties your concerns can be addressed.† Many cities are tearing down public housing in favor of giving families Section 8 assistance.