As such I'm keen to get an appropriate lease in place.

Very successful people are keenly aware of what they naturally excel at and what features and traits are natural weaknesses.

I don't think he would be too keen on having you wholesale the deal if its keeping the note.

I look forward to interacting individually and on forums here.Any suggestions around the best literature/sites to develop a keen eye for rehabbing estimates?

Looking at this from my perspective as a buyer, I'm sure if you're honest with the first buyer throughout, and start the conversation by saying you'll honor the original deal if it's a property that he's especially keen on, then I'm sure no matter the result, you will have strengthened the relationship with him.

My thinking is that the nonprofit's legal advisor isn't going to be too keen on letting you improve the property during your contract period anyway.

Would you offer any other advise or tips to someone who's keen on building a successful career in this field?

And if you can find a realtor that specializes in investment property, even better, as they should have a keen eye for defects or potential issues.Best wishes!

I tend to agree with Webster and Aaron McGinnis on this, however I am also keenly aware that the amount of profit you will realize when you sell is determined in large part when you buy.

Considering trading all quads in for a single building of more units (but that wouldn't help in terms of removing me from the day-to-day).In terms of 1031 exchanges, could also go into raw land, commercial, retail (not keen on commercial nor retail).