If you want to flip without a lot of money - well that going to be a tougher gig - you may want to see if you can partner up with someone who does have the money or maybe you can match funds - either way the point is a partner can open up doors to paths you may not have thought were available.

You can use an FHA to get into a duplex for 3 1/2 percent down plus closing costs if you are going to owner occupy ( reside) in it for at least a year.If you want to flip without a lot of money - well that going to be a tougher gig - you may want to see if you can partner up with someone who does have the money or maybe you can match funds - either way the point is a partner can open up doors to paths you may not have thought were available.

Boca is getting tougher and tougher to find deals with prices increasing rapidly.

So depending on how far north of Rampart you go, the tougher it would be to do short term rentals.  

I've heard a few tips on the podcasts on how to make the rentals a bit tougher to stand up against the increased wear and tear they may go through with college students.

. - This is a tougher time of year to get a tenant.

It's a tougher situation than most people would think.  

I have heard a lot about buying and flipping with unconventional financing, but seems like it would be tougher to find the same with properties used strictly for rental income cash flow.

 :)  (delusional happy thought...)On another note, this could also be a sign of tougher times coming.  

It's getting tougher and tougher to find good deals, have to be quick - the moment it shows up on MLS, call your agent and go see it asap, same day, within hours, and make an offer "on the spot" - if numbers make sense that is.