But, an IRA or 401k of the Wall Street variety (common model) is equally tied up as far as your access, and even more restricted because of the limitation on publicly traded investments only.

It depends on the person, their business model, constraints, and goals.However, I may be looking at this all wrong though.

You may have a lot of unmotivated sellers contacting you with terms that will just not work with your model.

I've had some experience in FL with rehabing 1920's-40's and most of the time you have no idea what it will take.You need to locate a top notch home inspection company that can get you a report and video of the crawl space, attic and any other structurally significant area that you can share in the planning stage.I just had a new construction home designed in S Fort Myers modeled after a 1940's bungalow and hiring the right people will make or break your project.

We may not be actors/models, but there are some decent looking folks on here - I even recall one member appearing on SNL back in the day :) I would have been happy to travel to location and do the shot where there are 2 people wind-sailing in the sunset!

GORGEOUS remodel, simply stunning model home in beautiful neighborhood overlooking golf course& lake!

You can model it after others until you get some closings under your belt and decide how much or how little you want your hands in it.

To reach their success, these investors have had to implement different real estate investing models to see what works in this economy.

Copy other peoples models and work on it."

I am a professional freelance Architectural/ Interior Design drafter with 15yrs of CD, presentation imaging, and 3D modeling experience.