Quote from @Preston Dean: Quote from @Michael Ewers: Quote from @Preston Dean: Hi @Michael EwersI have had a few past clients from Cali call me saying "I sent post cards to home sellers and I have someone who wants to sell, can you help me with pictures and videos" I think their method was just mass mail and they got a few hits.

They also didn't get hit with capital gains on the entire purchase price, which enables them to keep more of their money. 

@Owen Wang I applaud your enthusiasm to hit the ground running! 

@John Underwood hit the nail on the head.

I work with agents who know my buying criteria, and they bring deals to me before they hit the public market.

Loan to value ratio: The higher the loan to value ratio (LTV) is, pricing takes a hit.

Quote from @Patrick Albright: You could look at doing a 1031 Exchange to avoid any tax hits this year. there is no tax. 

Would this hit your return hurdles?

If you can manage to keep up with the real estate market in these markets that we have come to hit, and still be able to navigate the unchartered waters.

I would make sure that in that scenario you're hitting your ROI expectations.