I am waiting to see where this market is headed, as I know a lot of people are sitting on the fence right now. 

There were many points where I became so frustrated with myself with being overwhelmed and also not being able to understand that I was ripping my hair from my head!

I'm based in Powder Springs, Ga.I've always heard about real estate passively but it always went over my head and seemed beyond my reach. 

Sure they paid me both times, but that's exactly what a ponzi would do.Thanks I would be mortified if any of my investors even had a thought in the back of their head that I was running a Ponzi scheme.

Others hit it on the head.

I am more than suspicious of this program, and every word you said was a nail on the head.

as explained by a real estate agent in this post, it seems to be a  standard practice in ohio.I have texted my mortgage broker, he is surprise that seller can hold on my EMD, he always thought EMD goes back to buyer if property does not appraise,My mortgage broker is saying he is working with my real estate agent to having the seller sign release form.My real estate agent gave me one call yesterday gave me a heads up the seller is being difficult using all kind of excuse such as inspection seems nothing to do with financing situation, he is trying his best to get my money back, he has not shared any comment from their broker.Quote from @Chris Seveney: Quote from @Jinglei Shen: I was in a contract for a duplex, the appraisal come back materially lower than asking price, 14% cheaper, the seller made my agent to challenge the appraisal by submitting a set of comps at and beyond asking price in the same area, we ask my lender to revalue, the revaluation result came back, same price as initial appraisal.

I’ve had many clients do a traditional 1031 and then they feel like they have a gun to their head with the shot clock.  

For beach markets in SC and GA, you might want to check out Charleston or Hilton Head in SC, and Savannah or Tybee Island in GA.

in my mind if your just talking 1 to 4 units  those should be able to be vetted in your head or on the back of a napkin in about 30 seconds..