Ever wonder how Donald Trump strategically goes bankrupt so many times and yet he is personally very wealthy?

The challenge is a strategic personal residence short-sale on his record from just over three years ago.

If you plan on purchasing more houses in the future, strategically set aside seed money for your next purchase, build your cash reserves, pay-off (or down) this house so that it cash-flows and leverage that money (after saving 50% in a contingency fund for vacancies, ect.) into buying another house.An alternate path to consider:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/12/12/make-a-million-dollars/Let us know what you decide, and keep us posted!

Unless you are very strategic and know the markets ups-down in a global-macro economy level, I would say worst time to invest is tomorrow (because time is money).  

I started in the "ocean" and had actually avoided the "pond" for years, but after the influx of new investors within my metroplex, I re-strategized my marketing efforts.

These “uneventful” years, without any sort of income-generating transaction-based activity (sell, buy, or refinance) may in fact be the most important.Recognizing the importance of proactive asset management and timely strategic adjustments during your "holding" time is crucial. 

Though there are not any extended stay properties in your comp, you would strategically identify 6-8 select service/limited service hotels which exist in the immediate market you are interested in.

Agreed with @Wayne Brooks, while commission arrangements are negotiable, from a strategic standpoint I believe it's better to include the amount of the buyer agent's fee in the price of the home.

Very informative, high level attendees and actionable items were taught and strategized for the investor.

Given its strategic location, highway and county road frontage, and its integral role in my farming endeavors, I am seriously considering purchasing the land.