I'd be going to every real estate meetup I could in your area and buying lunch for anyone doing infill and find ways to partner and learn together. 

because I've seen a lot of people talk about money and how it brings happiness to them and how it's the only thing they need in life, I've talked too some people I know and most agree with that. 

When I lived in CA it was pretty common.   

You can do an exchange for less than the full amount, but you will owe taxes on the boot.

I think this subject is relevant for starters like me so here it is: is it a good idea to turn a single-family home into a duplex or triplex? 

Quote from @Sam Shikiar: Really just look at the lead quality when getting into a lead source, but typically it's not the lead quality.

BUT the larger the deal the harder it becomes to pursue a rehab strategy with meaningful impact on appreciation. 

Its interesting there are no good deals 1.5 hours north of NYC. 

they don't care that it needs new appliances or that their furnace is 47 years old or that it has no parking. 

I still made it work, but man, it was close.Has anyone else been blindsided by something in a deal like this?