---You can try to increase your chances of cashflow by buying a beatup property and BRRRing it.2) Buy Class C cautiously.

The other half is a mix of spec and owners buying lots to custom-build for themselves (more of the latter than the former).

Buying a new one, changing tactics to LTRs, etc etc.

I have the option to buy a 1,300-sqft 3-bed, 1.5-bath house in South End neighborhood of Stamford, CT, from a family member before it goes on the market.

Nobody forced you to buy a property as a investor you are entitled to do your own research and due diligence.

To whom this may concern, I am an investor looking to buy my second property.

I would prefer something I can buy once - software subscriptions are a nuisance.Something that automatically downloads transactions from my online banking portal and that can be used to easily categorize expenses for financial statements would be excellent.Thanks,KevinHi, Kevin.

My method has always been to call every listing that hit 90 days on market in areas that I want to buy.

We all invest in real estate in order to make money, and keep in mind that someone who can only afford to live in a mobile home and seller-finance to buy the land is probably tight on funds. 

Buying a new primary residence has nothing to do with the capital gains exclusion.It is when you go to sell the new house down the line you'll run into a problem.