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Having little or no equity or upside down cash flow is not a good business prectice when utilizing this strategy.

by David ParrishIf you're a creative business or cultural enterprise, you are selling goods or services to customers, whether it's graphic design, fashion, architecture, music, or books.But what are you selling, really?

The world is cyclical by design or the experment just works better that way

Many investors are utilizing a repeatable model in CA to make $ in RE.

Thanks for your input guys, but neither of you answered the question, which was not a "trick" question Dan.I often am asked by new investors if they should use the services of attorneys, CPAs, etc. or go at it alone until they make enough $ to afford them.That is the common question, not how much financial planners make. the FP was just one of many professional which a person can utilize, I was not specifically referring to them.Any real thoughts on how YOU would answer this question if asked of you by a new investor?

The only hurdle is finding the ability to utilize leverage.

Our landlord pays a portion of the utilities, we've viewed the bills and the usage has been cut in half since we've moved in.

If it is necessary to separate a lease from an option for both liability and foreclosure rules then why not use the following design

Home @ $100,000

Lease home for $500 per month

Sell Option for $5,000
Year one...

The area can support rents (in a comparable property) of 850-1000$/mo + utils.