He is an electrician and lost money that had a big impact on his life, set his family back a few years financially, prevented them from being able to buy the house they wanted to for themselves to live in, caused a lot of stress in their relationship etc.

Advising RE investing should come with a stern talk about the risks, stress, and commitment. 

In one instance I was told that the seller was expecting 92 to 94% of UPB, which was in that scenario equivalent to a 85% LTV, and I thought this was too high for the amount of risk and unknown involved.I would love to be buying these around 50 to 60% LTV but don t know if that s realistic currently?

Do they have the necessary resources to stay on top of all the tax issues such as 1031 exchanges, 754 Step-Ups, etc.Feel free to send me a private message if you have any questions here.A couple articles you can read that will be helpful:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1206189-cost-...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1204912-how-t...

Even though we have good LL-T statutes in place in Florida, some judges play loose with them.

I’m selling both of my properties because I literally cannot handle the stress from how horrible KS Yoak is.

Condos were built by a lot of cheap scumbags who are long gone and people are going to be left holding the bag on these.This guy is pretty good at explaining it:  Yak Motley Florida Condos;t=4s

@Alex ThomsenThe standard NC contract (2-T) has two different deposit options.

hence, your strategy is good for you but doesn't make sense in an economic stress test to a lender.

Do they have the necessary resources to stay on top of all the tax issues such as 1031 exchanges, 754 Step-Ups, etc.Feel free to send me a private message if you have any questions here.A couple articles you can read that will be helpful:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1206189-cost-...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1204912-how-t...