It has the unique geography of not being in the path of any hurricanes, enjoying great weather most of the year.I haven't visited to check it out first hand, but I plan to.

thanks for the insightful advice guys. see the thing is, im a science major right now, and i want to go the business route, but its too late to switch. in the future i want to make money off real estate and stocks. i see no reason how a college degree in science can help me.on the other hand, im considering taking some classes right now in local community college to be a real estate broker and perhaps work in a firm to get some experience and at the same time earn some money. should i do it or bad idea with the current market?

Now that you know you are "in the ballpark" it is time to get your hands on all the exact numbers you can and make informed educated estimates on the ones that you can not.

Just by virtue of an option to purchase in the hand of the tenant buyer when they move into the property, they have some "equitable interest".A way around equitable interest is to have a Lease and a Contract for Option to Purchase, much like a CFD.

Many downtown markets are looking good for the type of product you are looking to do and within the next year or so we will be trying our hand at this type of project as well.

Others are looking to have more of a "hands off approach or do not live near areas that are condusive for cash flowing properties.

There are ominous signs that the government may not be able to hand over enough of our money because the losses incurred by these speculators are too massive.

On the other hand there are different ways to wholesale deals.

I'd even go so far as to ask them about the title issue......a bird in the hand is worth two(2) in the bush.

Also, handing out contracts can be construed as practicing law without a license, so some people may be a bit gunshy.Now, all that being said, remember that a contract is merely an agreement between parties.