The thing with development is that it is strategically uneven.

The Director, a good friend and soon-to-be investment partner, told me that their strategy is that they are trying to stamp out the drug activity by literally disrupting the drug routes (physical backwoods trails) by building and monitoring full communities in strategic locations over there.

I've just finished reading a couple articles that give basic tips and encouragement on getting out there and connecting face to face with others. Very important information, but I would like someone to help expound o...

. - Weekends are much of the same but also a time to discuss more long range and strategic planning.

It is a strategic decision on your part of a Wholesaler as to whether you should Assign or "Double Close".There are a couple of situations when you should "Double Close".

Thanks for the input... it's from a company called strategic freedom funding in Cleveland.

That makes sense too but before that I need some help strategizing my first purchase based on the money available to me.  

@Justin Campbell, As your strategizing it will be important to remember that the 1031 exchange is not just for "trading up". 

Your ability to not have to carry forward a low basis is huge for future strategic moves.Don't forget that it is possible to combine sec 121 and 1031 so that all tax including the depreciation taken can be either tax free or deferred.

We call that a diversification exchange and it lets you maximize leverage (affecting equity) while still deferring tax.So the whole takeaway from my grumpy Gus diatribe here is that while the 1031 statute is a little complicated and very rigid there is so much room for you to act strategically that you shouldn't write off the tool because of bad advice from a bad QI.Sorry