I forgot to add...I am using an iPad...and am unable to see all the different categories in which to post this message.If this post would better fit a different category...please feel free to repost it there or re-classify the post to better serve the BP forums. 

They tend to sell on the higher spectrum of sales in my neighborhood - so in my situation it would likely appreciate.But like I said, I am using the equity for investments.

I spoke to a cpa and was under the impression that I could use a 1031 exchange as long as I am using the money for another investment.  

I am using a marketing company to mail the post cards.

I've done deals with and without my own agent... no idea (and no way to know actually) if I got a better deal had I done the opposite.I just find it amusing that some people can get so worked up and bent out of shape about how others operate and what they charge.

the market down there is nothing like i am use to seeing up here in the northeast, but from what i have seen in town, a lot of new business is coming in and i would love to get my hands on a cheap house to use as an SFR down there. is being a property owner from a long distance only for the experienced?

When calculating potential cash flow and ROI, I am using their 63% vacancy number, and I wanted to check if is in the ballpark. 

All units are currently occupied, am using 1-month as potential vacancy (has a history of filling much more quickly, very convenient location).

I will begin to keep metrics on how many offers I made. 1 - I honestly think I was just scared to respond back to the agents/wholesalers I am using.

Yes I am using them for lien searches.