My son is in the military - and will be heading to Tucson AZ in a few months.  I'm trying to see how viable it is for him to buy a property there.  a 2-car garage is a must-have for him, so it must be a townhouse or S...

The only way I KNEW it was a good deal is I had been researching two areas for about a year. 

Me and a few folks I met at a mastermind group all went in on a joint account a few years back so we could save money. 

Which would be to borrow the money to fund 1-3 residential flips, in order to pay back the loan and then have more capital to then actually build on the land starting early spring of next year. 

It pays to know when to just hire an independent financial advisor and do what you do best.In my 45 years as an active investor across real estate, businesses, commodities, and almost everything else I’ve developed a few “rules” that I believe should never be violated 1.

@Clark Harbaugh, Given the favorable tax rulings over the last few years (in particular revolving around trusts and their equaling a beneficial interest in the underlining propery) the IRS has actually been much more lenient (or at least silent) on these issues. 

I've been researching and learning for several years.

I have been studying whole sale real estate for about a year now.

Despite the initial low purchase price, our strategic investment and fast turnaround led to a strong profit, demonstrating the success of our collaborative effort with Amanda Frecks.

The best area really depends on your goals—whether you’re looking for steady year-round bookings, high seasonal demand, or strong appreciation.