So, if you agree to a 4% appreciation per year for the optionee and they exercise their option say in 24 months then you would walk away with a lot more:$19,200 in cash flow$14,000 in equity paydown$6,000 in tax savings$52,000 in appreciationzero commissions to agents= a total of $91,200 extra in your pocket after a two year option.To me, that seems like your best bet.

Hi Robert,Meetup.com is your best bet. 

As a relative newbie to flipping (I see in your profile you've done a few deals), your best bet in my view is to look locally at real estate clubs.  

Buying well and being flexible on the exit strategy can reduce the risk, but you bet your @** that there's still risk in the deal.

This question has been asked at least 20 times, those who advocate operating that way aren't brokers, describe to your broker what you'll be doing and my bet is that they will say NO!

If I have to place a bet now, it would be Oakland, wouldn't you agree J.

Contractors MUST be licensed to file a lien... its that way in Oregon and WA and I bet in most states.. this is why unlicensed contractors risk not getting paid and really have no standing to get paid..

If you're able to do the solo 401(k) as mentioned above, that may be your safest bet.

Negotiating with the tenant or cash for keys may be your best bet. 

At this point, your best bet is time - & open windows.