The simple fact that the 50% can move from 100% to 10% depending on a host of variables unique to each particular property makes using this rule kind of pointless in my mind. please correct me if i am wrong here.

Hi All, We have a unique situation in my community in that we have a known Guru who is running the local REI club.

A side note, when you try to tag someone, type the @ and then the first 3 letters of the persons name and a box drops down to select the persons name to tag.  

There are no mines or oil wells or unique geographical features driving the growth of the greater NYC metro -- just people.

"saved" herself $8000 that year only to spend considerably more bringing the house back to all it's gloryBe careful in the insurance coverage you select.

ANYBODY KNOW THE BEST WEBSITE WITH BIG SELECTION TO LOOK FOR ALL THIS STUFF ?

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You can do well with duplexes in the right areas but they can be real tricky so you have to be even more selective than you would with a SFR.

But select something and start working it.