Where you are looking in Dublin (not sure if that is but that's what you mentioned), duplexes are going for over $200k and three units depend based on square footage.

I don't recall mentioning that I would engage in short sale fraud :) Short sales usually go thru best offer situation and they are posted on MLS anyway.

Hey BP community,As I've mentioned in previous posts, I'm looking to do my first buy/rehab/flip deal.

I’m working with an aging family member who currently has a reverse mortgage on the property.

Another option is paymore than asking and do some fancy paperwork with owner.Get a personal or home equity loan and don't mention you will use money for this deal.

It's like finding a needle in a haystack, but the points you mentioned are helpful.  

@Daniel S.Don't forget that there's a 10% early withdrawal fee (age > 59-1/2) in addition to the taxes.

Let me first start off by saying my oldest child is 3.5 years old so I know things will change many times before she sets off to college.That said, after reading an article about the uses of a 529 plan, it mentions that it can also be used to pay for off campus housing, up to the cost of on campus housing reported by the schools financial office.  

Are you familiar with those Banking Laws Appfolio mentioned?

Not to mention, you make the commission on what you buy and sell (most of the time).