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My name is Adam King, and I am an avid real estate investor and life long San Diegan!

This gives a better snapshot of market trends than averages, which can be skewed by high or low sales.November: $484,995December: $484,500January: $491,995 How long would it take for my home to sell?

And there you are in luck because you can purchase any type of investment property anywhere in the country and defer all tax as long as you purchase at least as much as your net sale. and use all of your proceeds from the sale in the purchase. 

I've been doing this for a long time and have never seen such a huge change of market so it has me wondering what is going on dynamically.

Sellers who were holding out are starting to adjust, especially for cash or creative terms. 

In terms of your question about owner disbursements, I believe all the Columbus ones I know of disburse at the end of the month. 

You won't get calls at 11:30pm on a Saturday reporting heat is out when the temperatures are -17 degrees.Increased Long-Term Property Value: "Nobody will care about my property better than me!"

For investors looking to maximize returns while managing risk, here’s why this type of deal stands out compared to Treasuries.Treasuries: Safety with Limited UpsideTreasuries are an attractive option for those seeking safety, especially short-term bonds with maturities of one year or less.

For instance, the term could be 3 years and add a clause that says they have to return the property to the condition it was in when they moved in, not just keep their deposit.