A place to start is to look at your own level of sophistication regarding the purchase and ownership of real estate investments.Next, assess your financial abilities to raise funds for the down payment and your ability to either qualify for financing or raise funds by some other means.If you have a specific question I am sure there are lots of people here willing and able to help you get your start.

Does anyone have any experience with the for-profit side of burying people and how to assess how much profit is in one piece of land for these folks?

I completely agree with your assessment of depreciation but in does help your bottom line so I added it to the list.As far as amortization is concerned before you have recouped your initial down payment minus opportunity cost it is considered a return of investment (as opposed to a return on investment or a return of principle).

Have your appraisals for loans come out close to the tax assessments?

This will put that workflow, of getting the documents, through on Seller's since they would be the member I would assume or their agent.There is a portion of the bill which cleans up some of what the previous Florida condo bill did, cleaning up the language around HOA owning a parcel but not being liable for past due assessments.

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Thank You So Much for the advice Scott and Dev.Do my county dead recorder or tax and assessment office have a ready list of absentee owner with their address.

Here are the details regarding the property that I would like an honest opinion and assessment from fellow enthusiast and fanatics.Type : 600 sq ft StudioAsking Price : $60,000HOA : $80/month or $960/yearTax : $150/month or $1,800/yearRent : $850Utilities(electric) : Tenant's responsibility(Gross - Expenses) = $850 - $80 HOA - $150 Tax - $85 10% Vacancy - $85 - Maintenance = $450 before mortgage.This condo is a small building and owner's managed.

I have a rental townhouse assessed at $114,000.

I'll fly there in 2 wks to assess the situation.