You’re absolutely right—speed is such a critical factor in securing deals, especially in a competitive market.

Absolutely!

I found my laundromat on BizBuySell, and I sold it through that site as well.I still absolutely think it’s worth networking with business brokers and doing direct outreach to business owners, but you don’t need to take listing sites off the table.If you’re sending out a lot of outreach messages on listing sites and you’re not hearing anything back, it may have more to do with you than the platform.

The absolute best way to avoid taxes is not earn income.  

I can absolutely assist…I am a Full Time Realtor and RE Investor here in Ventura County.I help the full range of clients buyer, seller, renters, investors etc. 

., major systems like plumbing/electrical)Full Gut/Studs Down: $85-$120 per sq. ft.Luxury Finishes: $150+ per sq. ft.For ARV (After Repair Value), you’re absolutely right—it’s all about comparable sales ("comps").

Absolutely spot on here John.

Ideally you would put only one persons name on the mortgage unless you absolutely had to have both to qualify.  

In those days it was possible to locate and tie up a “killer” deal, and close the transaction with absolutely zero of the investors own money.

From there, I would like to consider a 1031 exchange in the future to acquire more units.My current property management company suggested that they could handle a mid sized apartment building but I would absolutely not consider them for it as I believe they have overextended themselves and communication is lacking.