I'm also hesitant to bet heavily on permanent tax deferral strategies (e.g., "buy, borrow, die") as a lot could change about the tax code over my lifetime.

That is what these books are selling, but people do not realize the odds of them making it big in real estate are slim.Can you make $ in real estate, absolutely.

Most homes I bet were spec / tract homes, at least around here.

I bet the seller is motivated to sell.

Very odd for the LO to tell you that after closing.

@Logan M.And I bet it has tons more impact when delivered that way They know you mean business

Your best bet is to shop around with a few different brokers as each of them cannot write for all the available companies.Here are a few to check with:TWFG InsuranceRiverlands InsuranceGoosehead InsurancePat LeBoeuf Insurance

In those cases, almost always better to bet on the Hawaii or california as that floor is likely going to raise.

Although I'd bet for every 1 legit real-deal, there is no less than 100 if not 1000 who are just like you said, another CEO stacking there cash and if it crashes and burns, oh-well, onto the next. 

Which of the following small towns would be the best bet for future appreciation: Jasper, Clanton, Eva, Oak Grove?