However, in a lot of the areas around the country, replacement cost is above current sales price.

I think they're the best chance we have for salvaging the country.

We are not making money on it but the property value has increased by 30K in 24 months (not huge increase but not bad considering the country's circumstances).

hahaha, as I was reading your post about the kind of properties you are buying, I went back to check your location to see if you were in the same market as me because it sounds very identical to my market.I think it's great to have a discussion about what's working and what's not working for investors in different parts of the country.

Oh, if we could make the rules in this country it sure would be a better place...

Several miles away may not be far enough if you are evaluating a country estate or waterfront property.

i have gotten a few emails from overseas telling me that "they will be in the country in a week or two". as soon as they bring up "western union", i know it's a scam.we rented to one couple that moved from Mexico to Michigan due to their job relocation. did not believe in checks, so always paid cash..

I live across country so I had to hire out.I suspect after reading this thread the way the leasing agent is handling it is my fault.

I am out of country now.

There is a developer trying to get a new municipal utility district going between McKinney and Greenville in eastern Hunt County.