Combining the 50% rule for all expenses and the "2% rule", you get a 12% cap rate.

They seem like a great resource for certain elements of the capital stack that require large capital infusions.

Oh, and don't forget the roof, which will likely be more than those three things combined...

That assumes during your Bachelor's you took some combination of stats, accounting or finance.

Ignore it, IMO.And, if there are elements of inetrnet contracts that should be ignored, such as misplaced blanks, I would suggest you not use them until you have received competent advice from your attorney.While I have not reviewed the contract you are describing, keep in mind that there are many out there who might construct an agreement with tid bits of what may sound like an impressive agreement but may not be useful at all in a particular area or worse, leading to violations of law.

As you can imagine, combining the discounted gift card idea with 10% coupons leads to HUGE savings.Another idea that I have implemented is to buy a Macy's $500 gift card for say, $350-$380, then go back to Macy's and trade it in for ten (10) $50 gift cards (or 20 $25 gift cards).

I have located a duplex in a transitional neighborhood that is presently rented on both sides, with combined rents of $900/month.Through my credit union, I believe I can get a 2-yr ARM at 3.75% for 30 years.

Doesnt make sense to me then, we might as well just use our own cash.I am hoping to leverage the properties, but since they don't want to lend on them alone, has anyone had luck combining cash with free & clear property to get the collateral up?

Maybe the combination will be successful.

His talk was geared toward tax reduction strategies for higher net worth investors, combining tax strategies with asset protection and estate planning.