I think it makes for a better investor at a much faster pace.

The pace of the market as measured by the number of days a listing remains active.

Live in flips give you a great advantage because holding costs count as primary living expense and you can work at your own pace, however live in flips make it easy to slack off and not get things done in a succinct timeline.

Keep saving, and purchase the home when I have enough downpayment to qualify for the home (assuming appreciation doesn't out-pace me).This would be my first purchase and I want to make sure i consider all options.

I've been told I could repeat this process every 2 years and by doing so, avoid the high cost of a 25% downpayment needed on commercial loans.The problem I see with doing that is the pace of building a portfolio.

It would be a refreshing change of pace that what I see, almost daily. 

But all due to the pace of recovery these opportunities will not last long. 

Would be C move up tenants are slowing pace and staying put, just as A/B is yielding away from buying. 

@Justin Pace depends on your comfort level, if you aren't comfortable with the buying process and the area you're investing in an agent is probably best, otherwise getting your license is totally worth it.

Utah will most likely out pace almost any other market and 2.