The lake was nice at Stillwater - we would ride snowmobiles on it when it would freeze solid - and Pocono Farms had a golf course that we would hunt golf balls on - but a lot of the houses were in sad states of disrepair, which is why we lived there - they were cheap. 

Also in your area that is a little rural if its well and septic makes sure those are checked by professionalsif it has city sewer make sure you do a sewer scope on the line running to the street.. and of course make sure roof is good etc etc.and for sure you can offer what you want to pay.. they may not accept it but its up to you.also ask title company to give you current owner.. and if you want simply make a back up offer in cases the wholesaler cant close this happens a lot and you get a better deal. 

Small yearly increases train tenants with what to expect which reduces stress and allows them to plan ahead for lease renewal time. 4.

Of course there are some still doing it but you have to dig hard to find that type of lender. 

And of course remember that the 1031 must be in place prior to the closing of the sale of your old property and there are some unique reinvestment requirements for the investment/1031 portion.  

And of course he "seems to be happy with both properties"....Lol....you buy and he gets $money$. 

You will need to decide if you want a shop that has a lot of training, or if you want a small boutique shop, or even a flat fee brokerage. 

However, of course the good time was short lived.

Of course, I'm also asking for updates to the project and he keeps telling me he'll call me with an update.

(Of course that's a lie but I believed it).