I think I have a generic contract and assignment in my files.

DIY online cost segs that are <$1k are being tossed out in audit like yesterday's garbage lately. 

We are at the top of this boom cycle, and the time is not right for the average buyer to make that move in many areas.Keep in mind that the faster/higher the boom, the faster and more severe the bust. 

The BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) could also be a great strategy to recycle your capital.To find deals, try direct mail campaigns targeting absentee owners or distressed properties, or go driving for dollars in neighborhoods with strong rental potential.

I'd be happy to connect for more ideas!

I recently bought 5 pieces of land all in Michigan -- one is in Jackson and the other four are in Saginaw.

this. x1000

As Jackson said above, i believe you would be fine moving on from your current househack and finding another.

Ok so a diff path then my previous post.I also wanted to invest in real estate but just assume( and bet is probably true) that most of the people that find truly good investments have  either or all of the following the most "average joes" don't:1.

Even if the rental has a decent cash flow with additional flood insurance, we're still not sure we want to take on that risk as we are out-of-state investors (planning to move back to KY in the future, but not now) and we don't like that it will potentially bring down the perceived value when we try to sell it in the future.The seller has never lived there and has not provided any information on if it has flooded before or not.