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If the house is a good one, it will be suitable for retirement income.1031 is easier to do on a free and clear if you ever want to sell it.

The return on rental income was decent but not outstanding and it would be suitable for an investor who emphasized future appreciation.

hi matt, the reason why I gotten e 2 liens is bcos the price of the liens is suitable for me.

In which case, the note would have to sell for less depending on the rate.Are there any rule of thumbs on recognizing when this type of strategy is suitable?

@Jarrod Weaver  I agree the last step of actually going to visit or live there is extremely important.

Certain cities in the US (e.g. cities in the midwest and south) are much better for cash flow and other cities (e.g New York, LA, San Francisco) are more suitable for appreciation purposes.good luck!

Please also know, that if you're on a work or student visa, that you're not allowed to have a business on the side, neither as a visitor.

We do use a polymer enhanced multipurpose thin set (MAPEI) when working with an uncoupling membranes - I'll check to see if it would be suitable over cork.   

I would say to become an investor friendly agent you should invest your self. it will help you to understand the process of choosing properties that will cashflow or would be a suitable flip.