Here is the key to getting sued.

I think the key is to find a contractor that knows your goals and that can meet them.

I met with a group of realtors that specialize in distressed properties, and really push the fact that the accesss to the MLS database is their key tool.

Here are some key things that I didn't see mentioned in your post:Acquisistion costHolding costsSelling costsThe fact that you're going to be selling a waterfront ppty in February!

While there is a lot of business out there, remember networking is key.

the key to a lease option is to make the consideration...considerable.dal, a thousand bucks is not enough....if you're selling the house for 100k, i'd say 2500 MINIMUM consideration would be okay.

The KEY here is to imagine every posible contingency and take that into consideration BEFORE you jump in.

I don't know about the 15 years...I do believe you can get30 year loans.The key to the multiunit is the 6 families. 5 and up is commercial.Also...lenders look to the income from the property itself to helpdetermine the viability of the loan.

Key here is practice practice practice and eventually you will be comfortable enough tha you can walk into a property and make a decision before you leave the place.

Networking is KEY!