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Old 03-10-2007, 04:52 PM  
the indigo
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Originally Posted by GigoloMason View Post
He's taking making (simple numbers) a 100k investment when he doesn't actually HAVE 100k. That's great if the house appreciates ahead of his additional expenses as he generates a return on money he 'doesn't have'...
That's the key point most people in this thread ignore. Deposit, Cashdown, Initial Investment... that's the only reference that should be used. Leverage is done by the bank.

I don't see the real estate market going anywhere but UP... except in USA and some high class place in Canada. Would I buy a condo in Florida? Hell NO!
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