This is really a personal comfort level decision that requires contemplating many variables and options.

I am still contemplating what to do about my situation (see the original post on top).

By common definition a fix n flip is purchased primarily for resale and does not qualify for 1031 treatment.I've long advocated the simple twist you are contemplating.

I believe you are contemplating taking investors funds in a deal and promising a preferred return, which is structured differently.

I've actually contemplated creating that service before.

I'm not sure anyone else has made an offer.Some of the math:Listing price in MLS: $130,000Last selling price of unit in complex in 2015: $99,000My offer: $84,150.The listing realtor wrote back and told me that he agrees the bank has it overpriced, and asked if I could get my offer closer to $91,000.I am contemplating all of the potential strategies:1.

But one thing I've been contemplating and would like to ask you is how do you plan to continue to grow your business without your 9-5?

I’m originally from Colombia as well and still have friends in Colombia that are involve in Real estate (builders in CRE and Residential).After this blogging I’m going to connect back and do my reserch and really contemplating toInvest in in my city Medellin.

I have contemplated going into rentals but being unemployed since 2010, living with parents doing odd jobs and part time different places to get by and still save cash.

Hubby would 'not' contemplate living in a multi-family unit and needs his space - after his decades of service to the military, I respect his stand on this - hence we are looking for a multi-family as an investment but we will stay in our current SFR home.