I think that most of the bad earnings news are already reported as the companies that lost their shirt with bad investments have already reports bad earnings once or twice.You can say what you want about the dollar, but all the more reason for money on the sidelines to own assets instead of waiting around longer.

Since you're using a PM, its for sure not going to be any less)NOI: $450 or $5400/year.So, you have an asset worth $135K that's netting you only $5400 a year.

Qualified plans have greater leeway in regard to UBIT exclusions than an IRA in the fact that the qualified plan can leverage the assets but no plan can run an active business and escape UBIT.

Govt. is releasing a plan to sell toxic assets to lure investors with discount prices and Govt. aid.The plan as reported is three-fold.1. to create an FDIC backed entity to purchase and hold bad loans.2. to expand a Fed.

Hi Dottie,You'd probably have to check with the local authority in charge of manufactured homes - see what they've got in their records and how they see this property - i.e. real property or personal property.

I'd definitely check with the state and/or local authority to see exactly what is involved.

We have been trying to get into the database for many banks and asset companies to begin handling the escrow transactions for REO properties.

Although there are some out there who have figured out how to do this with no money, I have found it easier to have assets to get started.3.

Joe,I am sure you already read it, but the answer to your question in this thread was made in this thread (for those who would like to read it)http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/31818-llc-s-vs-umbrella-policyAlso, as Greg stated, the LLC is an "inside liability protection" meaning that you personally are protected from the entity, but the entity is not protected from you.In other words, if you were to drive drunk and kill someone, they (their family) could sue both you and all your holdings, including your assets held inside your entities, but if your tenant falls and sues, they can only sue the entity (unless you were found to be negligent)

It appears at first glance that taxpayer funds are going to finance profits for savvy investors in these Toxic Assets.