If there's a hole, it may be a red flag.b) sensitivity analysis: I examine all the assumptions, and make sure I can live with the worst case scenarios.c) "Stall and see": if they are getting money over multiple years, and there is no penalty for investing later, I would usually wait so I get some real performance data, versus having to look at theoretical pro forma information.d) Recession stress test: I will not invest in anything, until I subject it to recession level stress and see if I can live with the result.

@Spencer Speckles,  there are additional complications if you try to carry back a note while performing a 1031 exchange. 

Brokers don't necessarily really like non-performing agents. 

More than 50% test.You must have spent more than 50% of your working time during the tax year performing personal services for a real property trade or business.

The Sale Price vs List Price in Springfield is some of the highest in Massachusetts, but looks to have possibly been influenced by the low sales in January and has quickly come down below 1%.

If you're broke and doing contracts that you can't perform on then you'll need to rely more on the EM and your ability to have the contract performed by others.

This doesn't sound like it's in one of the high-performing resort-style communities, so I would be a little cautious.

You will likely need to perform all your due diligence before going under contract.

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Having a good mentor to help you navigate will influence the level of difficulty and how you maneuver so I think it’s highly important.