But if it was not for those bene's these would have been poor investments long term with very little exit profit by the time one would have to pay recapture and do fix up work.

We had 20 high net worth investors who placed equity and debt with us with a profit splitting arrangement.

But not necessarily purchased below market value”market value”.Look, some of the “best” (most profitable) property I bought were purchased at market price - value, because the market didn’t recognize the value I was able to see, or didn’t have the information I had.  

Start by thoroughly evaluating leads for profitability, calculating ARV (After Repair Value) based on comparable properties sold in the area within the past six months.

Hey Andy one of the keys to profitability as a landlord is quick turn over. if you where renting your unit out for $2,000 a month and waited 3 months to get someone in.

This decision not only maximized immediate profits but also enhanced positioning for future investment opportunities, demonstrating adaptability and a forward-thinking investment approach.

I'd focus on getting that more profitable than learning something new out of state.

Do you have any insight for me - I really just want to break even; profit would be a bonus.   

What makes it slow in this case is that you don't really start seeing real cash flow until after year five but it's more effective than rentals in that there is little to no maintenance.Sure you can live in a home while fixing it up with the intention of selling it for a nice profit later but I think many people are already doing that and the buyers of slow flips now also have that opportunity without having to qualify with a bank.

A 1031 Exchange is also known as the Tax- Deferred Exchange, which allows the different shareholders as well as different depositors to reinvest the profits that these people had acquired as well as earned, most particularly when it comes from the different financial transactions of the property that the investor had advanced without acquiring different taxes from the government.