I am looking for section 8, low-income govt sponsored apt bldgs in Miami, rent goes for around $1K/month.I wonder: how is this aspect of the market is expected to do in 2010 compared to the general commercial RE sector?

Thanks Eddie (and Mike).I didn't think of the jail aspect.

I've done research on lots of aspects of transaction and have a few additional questions.Scenario:Purchase price 35KNeeds about 10K worth of work to finish and make ready for sale.Looking to sell for around 70KI am a cash buyer and paying cash for remodeling and costs.What are seasoning requirements on title if I sell to:1.

Things have been running great and I'm really enjoying all aspects of investing and running this building.

I provide real estate financing, but I'm also trying to learn and understand other aspects of the entire real estate industry.

This way, it's a little more binding from the seller's aspect.

(For real estate and business transactions) ;-) I've been a full time investor for 2 years and enjoy every aspect of the business.

I could write a book on this aspect, but I'll stop, you get the idea.As to writing a check or signing my name, I required a fair rate, assessed by my risks (and frankly, few individual investors can accomplish that in a reasonable assessment) and then required an interest return over the cost of money tha reflect that risk.

There are local people at these meeting from all aspects of RE who are happy to share their experiences- good and bad.Good Luck Chris

I'm interested in the security and moneysaving aspects, although the biggest benefit recently has been the health benefit for me....Things I DON'T buy, in order to save money - extended warranties, bottled water, books I can get at the library, dvd's, and things "in season" - I try to buy winter clothes and firewood in spring or summer clearance for example