I wasn't sure if you would be able to finance a flip with a non-arms length mortgage or not, but it sounds like it's not as much of an option.I could fund your flip, but you could not (you are not arms length) and vice versa.

I just heard the last President of SLAR (Stl Assoc Realtors) say that north of Delmar was the best investment in the country.

However, gifts made outside the U.S. are not subject to any gift tax.There are also special rules with respect to gifts from a NRA to a U.S. taxpayer and vice versa.

Victor Menasce Author of "The Great Canadian TakeOver"President of Ottawa Real Estate Investors Organization.

As the appreciation return rises, the cash flow return can go down (and vice versa). 

Bank presidents, tenants, they are all the same.

At that time, the land was worthless, now it is a bit more valuable.There is land next to it that I also wish to purchase, it is also owned by the contracting company.I know how to push this land to auction but I feel I would get a better price/easier time buying from the owners instead.I know where to find the old president of the company.Is it a good idea/possible to try to purchase the land from him or should I just have it pushed to auction where I know others will bid against me?

At small community banks you need to talk with a president or a person who is in charge of collections.

He's also the president of NOREIA. http://www.gulfsouthtitlecorp.com/Gulf South Title Corporation2201 Veterans Blvd, Suite 200Metairie, LA 70002504-780-9202504-780-9291 (fax)Business Hours: M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm

I am the current President of the Landlord Association in Little Rock.