the key will be breaking the Broker code its one thing for Brian to get a look at good deals its another for the average investors 

See, California Civil Code 789 and Covina Manor v.

Another downside is you loose on the advantages, of the Federal Tax Code, by not closing in the name of a LLC/ LLC taxed as an S Corp, or an S Corp.If you want to close in the name of a LLC/ LLC taxed as an S Corp, or an S Corp, Mortgage Lenders will offer you Commercial Loan Terms (25-30% down, a 15-25 year amortization, and a ballon due in 5-7 years).

Then compare that to median sales prices in a given zip code.

I don't see how they relate to wanting to educate myself or asking for reading recommendations. .I was responding to your comment: "if I get involved in any sub to deals"Education is always great, and subject to is legal as long as it's done legally.Here is how it is set up if you do it wronglySince law is is difficult for some people, let me be more clearThere are various codes that can be violated when buying properties (the definitions are easy to find with a quick search)Equity skimmingEquity strippingForeclosure RescueMortgage FraudShort SellingFalse StatementsWire FraudBank Fraud and so onhere's a sample12 U.S.

@Akil MitchellFrom my experience, when buying a property, it's crucial to assess local building codes, potential de-conversion costs, and permit requirements.

Most of it will be DIY with inspections to make sure it's to code.

The 1031 exchange is a federal tax code and is not state specifc so you can exchange in and out of any state and in and out of any real estate investment (no flips or stocks).

The city has an excel sheet listing each muni’s code.

In Orygun its dark and raining so we over size our windows I would say our homes let in 50% more light than a Lennar house and their windows that are done to minimum UBC code..