While I'm aware of some of the pitfalls and potential downside (especially with complex regulations and compliance issues), I'd really appreciate any and all opinions and facts that discuss installment contracts as good, bad, ugly (and other) so that I can view and assess this strategy from a diversity of viewpoints and experiences.Any thoughts, BP Nation?

You'll never be sorry that you did.Now there are pitfalls to be avoided--do your homework!

It's a long shot at this point, but I currently own a 4-unit bldg here in San Diego, and am working on a possible 1031 exchange into a 14-unit building also here in San Diego.Aside from the obvious differences in scale and financing, are there any laws, pitfalls, difficulties, etc that arise from owning commercial that aren't present with residential multi-family, particularly as it pertains to the People's Republic of California?

This is our businesAs an investor myself who early on made EVERY mistake you can imagine in the single family world and the Multi famliy world, we have taken those mistakes and setbacks and turned them into valuable lessons and make sure non of our clients walk into those same pitfalls we did.

What are the pitfalls with delayed financing.

Any known pitfalls in the "Orlando Market"?

I know I have to get my attorney involved but for now, I just need to get an idea of landlord pitfalls or why it could be a good deal for us.

Yep, I'm familiar with the timing and extensive coordination and potential pitfalls after doing it here in CA.

What might be some pitfalls?

Are there any pitfalls I should look out for?