It is a full-time deal, and you will need to build your pipeline of clients for the next 2 years.

- Are there certain areas you would stay away from and why (eg, high crime, bad schools, poor quality builds, etc)?

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I like turnkey for people who want to invest, but don't want to build a team.

I do a lot of accrual loans but on this scenario with a new build and only 25% down of the land costs only???

If you build a good relationship with the banker they will call you when there getting ready to acquire another property.The two keys:1.

I'm trying to decide when or if I should transition from "building the portfolio" and acquiring properties and move to paying down the loans and building cash flow. 

The problem with finding contractors to finish is finding a good and reliable one, especially in south Florida I have not been able to find anyone over the years. 

As I have mentioned before, we always try to stay with our "Team" whether sales, excavation, buildings, erectors, concrete, banking etc. 

I did reach out to one private individual that had a building listed in my area that was of interest, and although priced right at retail the numbers that were provided were so "high level" and lacking any detail that I didnt pursue it any further.