RE can be very gratifying.Really helping a young couple buy their first home, making it work for them.Solving problems for others and really saving them from what they saw as devastating or an impossible situation like losing a home.Helping others getting started in some business guiding them to success.Being involved in community, providing safe and affordable housing, no hand out but a real hand up.Assisting people to get back on track in their lives from homelessness.Providing housing solutions through redevelopment cleaning up blighted areas for a better community.Forming relationships with professionals and laypersons that seek your advice is gratifying as well.Having the opportunity to pass on your experiences and knowledge, teaching others how to fish is also gratifying.It's not all about the money, it's more about your contributions in life, to your family and your community

I would start by seeking a local accountant or cpa for tax reasons and then see a real estate lawyer.

Hi,I am sure you will get more feedback from those who are much more experienced than I (I too am just now making a plan to seek Private Lenders) but my one thought is it might be good to think about options if you do not sell within a year and 'permanent financing' does not materialize within that time frame.

If they like dated finishes that's one thing but I don't think the majority of retirees are going to seek out 1980's finishes.My personal background is the opposite of yours though.

I'm seeking a broker to hang my license with.Any referrals would be greatly appreciated.

I'm seeking a broker to hang my license with.Any referrals would be greatly appreciated.

Unless this guy trashed your condo (doesn't sound like from your post), I would personally just forget about seeking a judgment and get the condo re-leased.

Since you'll be seeking financing ($10k down), my advice would be to get savvy on underwriting guidelines (especially Debt-to-income ratio) and make sure your credit score is in tip top shape.There are definitely markets in that price range!

Take some time and seek out the competition in the area, looking at the popular vacation rental sites.

Then you're free to decide if you'd rather (1) keep fixing the carriage house, to subdivide and rent or sell, or (2) seek your next deal.