I am aware of Crexi, Bizbuysell, and Loopnet and reach out when I see something for sale on those sites.

As a result, Realtors and the NAR are doing whatever they can to keep the cooperative commission system that doesn't ask the buyer to discuss and agree that their agent is worth 2.5% of the sales price.

I would say no-pitch meetups over a year would be the best possible chance to find someone who can be a voice of reason in your investing life if you don't have one.

Belize is a low income market so we only plan to sale low grade lumber there.  

There are not a lot of comps and sales as of now but more are being built so time will tell with your ROE.

In my area Albany NY/Saratoga County NY, it seems as though even private sale $10k is the absolute minimum!

There are some really scummy solar sales people out there that tell homeowners they can get solar “for free”.

I could put a down payment for a conventional (20-25%) 550k duplex, but I feel it could hurt my chances of buying as many duplexes in a 5 year period (for example) if I go conventional VS an FHA at 3.5%. 

Quote from @Chris Seveney: Quote from @Eric Henson: Do you guys ever take the risk of buying a foreclosure at sheriff sale with the previous owner still living in it?

I am a professional cabinet maker and my father is a master plumber.Estimated sale price once complete $500k+Home 2: 210k mortgage. 5 bed, 3 bath redesigned to 5 bed, 4 bath, 3,000 sq ft.