This was a strategic default due to flooding of a rental property and serious mold issues.

This is an investment and me personally no matter the investment, I treat it as a business, my number goal is maximum efficiency, least risk exposure and maximum ROI, the only ways I have seen that be a success is through strategic investing in various types/classes of TK within the Real Estate world, along with some buy & flips that I self managed.

They're saying right now on CNBC that this was the strategic opportunity of a lifetime (acquiring Merrill Lynch).Whatever needs to happen to stabilize the banking and lending business, should happen.

. :) Only my Los Angeles agent has found me a few ARV comps, about 4, and I would very much have acted on them if the numbers had worked.Now it's time to re-strategize.

IMO, there are not enough firms on both the CPA and/or legal side that attempt to integrate these (through strategic partnerships). 

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck and let me know if I can be of assistance.

Let's break down your questions:Moving Across States: It can be a strategic move if it aligns with your investment goals.

I'm not going to be a cash buyer (at least not for the first one), so how would you strategize working with a property that is 100% rented at the time or purchase?

As we all know the market is a much tougher these days so we are doing our best to stay disciplined and strategically expand our portfolio.  

Similarly, if you use the LLC for creative financing or strategic trading of assets, then it's worth it.