Living there and doing most everything at a slow pace and mostly by yourself is not, in my opinion, the best way to go at this biz.

Many properties I took over in my area I just lowered the sales price accordingly and paid them at my my own pace, unless of course there was little time left before the county scheduled a sale. it is not a tax certificate state.

Since we are growing and taking on new projects, my write offs have steadly increased or at least kept pace with my income to offset almost all income.I am at a point where I want to buy a house and after looking at CFD's, private placement etc....I am exhausted and realize if I simply didn't take write offs for two years I could afford a very nice home with excellent terms.I plan on talking to my accountants in detail about this, but has anyone simply not taken their write offs for 2 years to maximize their income and than use the 2 years back (Real Estate Professional) tax option to regain what they spent in taxes 2 years prior?

I also would say that if the market is improving at a rapid pace then the former owner gains a benefit by waiting for the market to come back up in value and so does the bank.I had a friend that used to flip homes and he lived in a redemption state.He would get them to waive their redemption rights for a small payment to go ahead and move.

The entire course materials were presented on computers, allowing for individuals to choose their own pace.

I really want to get a project house under my belt but at my own pace, and yes eventually do bigger projects with less involvment in the actual "Manual Labor".

I think i'm going to get a 30year fixed rate, but pay it off at a pace quick enough to be owner within 5 years.

I am sure you have considered this, but I would just slow your pace (if your prior pace hasn't elimnated that option).

Working to accelerate the pace of our short term holds.

I think in every city there is a point where prices continue going down but the rent for a 3 bedroom 2 bath home doesn't drop at the same pace as the home prices.