Taxes, Utilities, the Economy, Competition.These and other factors will effect your Commercial Investment and you have NO CONTROL over what they might be or do in the future.So what is the one MAJOR ITEM/EXPENSE you can control???

* Self-Storage Facilities – Now one of the most competitive building classes in the country, these facilities are designed primarily for storage.

Reed He seems to be the self appointed watch dog of the REI.

In fact, I'd bet that the number is probably less than 40%.Most American millionaires (those with a net worth of more than $1,000,000) are "self made".

What if three years down the road I want to talk to third party, but this CA contract is still in effect?

Learn the costs of materials, learn how to pull proper comps, learn to inspect a property correctly, and above all learn to trust yourself.I believe that the one reason more people dont get into flipping properties is not because of risk, but instead because of self doubt.

I don't think the question was about the investment as much as the analysis process.When I run a projection like this, I like to make it kind of a "what to expect in the first year" scenario.I also include projected tax benefits, equity buildup (amount of principle paid) and somtime include some estimation of appreciation.So, using your numbers (and a couple of my own assumptions), this is what I get:Your Assumptions:Purchase Price $250,000.00Down Payment $50,000.00Loan Term 30 yearsLoan Rate 7.80%Yearly Income $33,495.00Yearly Expenses $11,412.00My assumptions:Property Appreciation3.00%Buyer's Tax Bracket30.00%Depreciation- Land 20.00% Building 65.00% over 27.5 years Personal Property 15.00% over 5 years1st Year Benefits:Cash Flow$33,495.00Income-$11,412.00Expenses=$22,083.00Net Operating Income $1,439.74Monthly Payment*12Months=$17,276.89Debt Service $22,083.00Net Operating Income-$17,276.89Debt Service=$4,806.11Cash FlowTax Shelter$22,083.00Net Operating Income-$5,909.09Building Depreciation-$7,500.00Personal Property Depreciation-$15,538.73Interest Paid$-6,864.82Taxable Income / Loss $-6,864.82Taxable Income / Loss*30.00%Tax Bracket $2,059.45Total Tax Effect (You save this much in the first year on your taxes...)EquityIn the first year's payemts, $1,738.16 of principle will be paid.AppreciationA property worth $250,000.00 whose value increases by 3.00% per yer will increase in value by $7,500.00 in the first year.Total BenefitCash Flow + Shelter + Equity Increase + Appreciation = $16,103.7132.21% return on down paymentIf you don't like to include Appreciation, then you getCash Flow + Shelter + Equity Increase = $8,603.7117.21% return on down payment

A sign in the yard has always been the most effective for me, definitely the most cost effective by about 30:1.

Im completely lost my self.

the bats for one are HIGHLY ecologically benefitial thier effect on an enviroment is quite amazing.