The ONLY reason why it looks like SEO is competing for that minuscule amount is because SEO is the only strategy that GETS/TARGETS that minuscule amount (which is what you want).When you send out DMM cold calling and texting, you are targeting the entire population so you THINK you have a large audience, but no no NO!

Sure enough the rehab ran over budget (we had a large contingency that was used up -- some due to contractor malfeasance, some due to pulling the trigger on big repairs like a new roof) and the revenues were right around expectations, maybe slightly below.  

I would offer it on a land contract to someone wanting to live there for around 1500 and small down payment or sub2 with a large down payment and monthly that would cover PITI.

She asked for a large refund. 

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

.- Your maintenance and repairs will be mostly limited to the interior of the property as the condo management will maintain the building- You won't have to worry about tenants maintaining the grounds around the buildingCons:- Condo fees may change drastically over time and it's largely not in your control- Condo bylaws can be tough to work around.

We meet every month, and are in constant contact with these individuals, in business relationships going a lot deeper than that.The second way is to contact a large group of people with the understanding that only a few will result in “deals”.  

I always make sure that the properties are cash flow positive, but the large bulk of the money I make from them is from the other items (appreciation, debt paydown, tax benefits, etc). 

I say Keller Williams because I used to be an agent there and I know they are a large brokerage world wide. 100% of $1,000 commission is still better than 100% of $0 commission. 

There could be some kind of buyout after five years or something like that, but if I was able to get a large chunk of my money out of the deal I would have no reason to sell it as it would simply be another cash flowing, appreciating property at which I could also vacation.