Haven't done any deals period.

So I drove around my neighborhood and estimated that I had at least an hour worth of gas (for the people who ever went through those hard times and know exactly when your car will shut down because of having no gas then you know what I am talking about) so off I wentSo within a 60 minute period, while the rain was pouring, I went out there.

For example, if we added a 4th partner who is based in Atlanta to live in the property for a certain period of time, could the loan be viewed as a regular way mortgage versus an investment mortgage, resulting is us having to put down much less than 20%?

Can't hurt to ask the selling agent if an inspection report is available.I always prefer an option period whether you get an inspection or not.

This is the case regardless of whether you take title individually or via a corporate entity.The County Fiscal Office periodically re-assesses valuations for tax purposes.

a 1031 exchange is not technically bound by a holding period.  

I have passed on many PM’s because of their lack of communication in the hiring period because it will more than likely get worse, not better.TrustworthinessYou must be able to trust your PM.

I definitely plan to get each tank inspected during my due diligence period.

Similarly, there is no “de minimis” exception for businesses that lend or broker loans under a relatively low value, or low aggregate volume of transactions within a set time period.

Attend auctions, don't buy, just look and be aware of who is bidding and what's happening.Get on mailing list of all auction companies in your area.Have a fiduciary buyer's broker working for you - you want to be supplied with all expired listings in your investing area, all new listings; land, commercial, houses and lots.Learn "Contract Engineering", clauses; right to assign, delayed settlement, study periods, hybrid offers - etc.Look at 50 houses, don't buy or make an offer on any of them until you feel you KNOW the market.Have fun, this is a great business - enjoy your wealth. :-)