If he actually created and recorded an easement, which he should have done, then its very valuable.  

After five years of being in the same 8x8 block area in two zip codes you get to know the good, bad, abused, valuable, those houses that are unique or special for that area (meaning they will rent quickly). 

Explore the tool bar there is so much valuable informatin available that you can get lost in there, but when you come out you will be very well informed. 

My time is valuable and I don't waste it on dreamers or on potential customers who don't value my reputation.

You bring experience and a strong finance background - which is pretty valuable in this business.Good luck with whatever choice you make!

Please let me know if it is.Arlan Potter made a very valuable point!

There are plenty of discussions on the forums about prospective rental property in questionable areas, so I'm sure your view on security will be quite valuable to those discussions.

I'm not saying that you need to go to school to learn this, but it's valuable having a class or two in computers to know how they can help you reach your goals.Question #2: It's harder to answer this one.

What if their appraisal says the property is worth 170k, 185K, 190k That will give you valuable information on your questions about your strategy.Please let us know what you find out.Good luck with your research!

Welcome aboard- the podcast are great- but the forums are a valuable place not just to ask and answer questions, but generate new ideas or learn about things you might have never thought to ask about before.