Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

According to the article in 2015 consumers lost ~$9 million from this fraud vs nearly half a billion dollars in 2022.A Silicon Valley executive had $400,000 stolen by cybercriminals while buying a home.

We buy/sell 30-40 units per month.

For a property to qualify for a 1031 exchange, it generally needs to be held as an investment or for productive use in a trade or business, which typically excludes properties built with the intention of selling.

I am working the wholesale angle to build capital for future flips and buy and holds.

I don’t want to buy it at market price. 

Overall, it could lead to a more cautious approach to buying and selling, with more emphasis on long-term holds rather than frequent exchanges.

Hi BiggerPockets Investors,Here are three key tips to consider when buying a short-term rental in the Poconos:Bedroom Count:  What size home are you curious about purchasing? 

I think, in general, unless you're an extremely high W2 earner just looking to get into real estate for tax purposes, buying for cash flow gives you the durability to weather market fluctuations as you're never in a position where your back is against the wall and you need to sell... unless you have debt coming due.Now, that being said, if the true cash flow, after allocating for all expenses, vacancy, maintenance, capex, etc. is in the black, then I think taking a 5% CoC return in an appreciating market isn't a bad move, especially if there is a component of value-add. 

While buying with cash provided some advantages, it tied up a significant amount of capital that could have been used elsewhere.