The issue however is not one that should be taken lightly or swept under the rug, but should be strategically considered and approached.

It's great to see you two strategizing TOGETHER.

I am partial to flipping in the near term, but also strategically building out the long term portfolio as well.

My point here is that we are flexible and determined to do whatever makes the most sense.Help me: Strategically figure out how to leverage, say $40k into our first few properties - I am familiar with tons of creative financing options but I'm interested specifically in conventional financing using our good credit to get started.

It is important to know how they work and what their benefits/drawbacks are, then use them strategically when the circumstances are right.Sure sellers balk at Options, for a number of reasons.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/foreclosure/sc-cons-0913-strategic-default-20120913,0,4134066.storyI think it is particularly interesting how they indicate that they will pursue you for "abusing" the system, not because you broke the rules or the law.

John Ferrara, sounds like you have a tax guy who is doing some very strategic planning for you.

I know from experience that only a tiny minority of small business owners follow their business/marketing plans to the letter.I guess what I'm trying to determine is this: If you bite the bullet and pay $2000, $3000, $4000 for the "full" package from one of these gurus, which of these programs are truly fundamentally, strategically and legally sound?

When strategizing rental property, it is assumed you are holding for the long term.

I have specialty in International dvelopment/real estate, private funding, as well as strategic planning.