I am probably going to get lambasted for saying that but I am not talking about banking on capital appreciation.For instance, where in this equation is buying a new house versus an old house?

For instance, is it meaningful to compare a cap rate on a 100k RE investment with a return on a 100k mutual funds investment?

For instance, #s 4 and 5 above are great sources of good deals because they are not easy.

I've gotten the home through the first several hoops of short sale initiation, and I'm currently at the point where I'm submitting all docs on behalf of seller (hardship forms, etc.).My initial thoughts on this: I've purchased short sales, but never been on the listing side, and I viewed this as a great learning experience (as I am a full time real estate investor more so than real estate agent) to gain first hand short sale knowledge and be able to help those in similar situations in the future (as I think short sales will be more popular than foreclosures to the banks going forward).However, I have a personal fix 'n flip that I just received an offer on and will close probably right on time with completion of the extensive short sale paper work (30 days out).My current thoughts: This house is a great investment and is in the same neighborhood as my current flip, and I could stand to make some good money by purchasing this home.

For instance "Apartment Owners In Atlanta" or "Cheap Rentals That Cash Flow" group?

For instance a second position mortgage might trade for that type of money.

The reason I ask this is that I opened a dental office(S corp) in 2013 and it will show losses, but I would like to maximize the amount that I can get for a new home so would an extension on my taxes allow that for me?

Your attorney is your best friend in these instances.

For instance, is it harder to wholesale in a market where average house values are $80,000, as opposed to $150,000?

The rehab was extensive, and it turned out great.