It's this type of blind radical thinking that is destroying any chances of life, liberty and happiness for MILLIONs of CHILDREN!

Our mortgage interest isn't deductible on our own home; only on investment properties.)I estimate that the cost of ownership of a property in the US each year, if 100% financed, is around 10% of purchase price (6% interest, 2.5% property taxes, 1.5% repairs).

Research, study, talk to a real estate attorney if need be but, in today's market, don't take the chance on risky real estate transactions.

In syracsue since the houses are mostly 80 - 100 years old I find that maintenace costs eat cash flow the fastest so be careful estimating that number.

I wasn't too good at addition and subtraction (even with a computer program) so I took a chance and hired a part-time bookkeeper.

I did leave open the possiblilty of relisting it for 3 more months, but those other modifications would have to remain in effect.What are the chances the Broker will agree?

Specially, in China, if you just take a trip to there, and take a look, you will see if you get chance to invest in China, definately you will get very good profit.

Now that you know you are "in the ballpark" it is time to get your hands on all the exact numbers you can and make informed educated estimates on the ones that you can not.

Understanding is not enough either because if don't commit to a course of action and hold yourself accountable chances of success are very slim.

If you tell them that you plan to develop and sell in the future they should jump at the chance to help especially if you keep them thinking you will list with them when you are ready to sell.