Hi everyone, I am about to sign a contract for a short sale in Ohio.I will be doing a double close.Any tips / advice?

They want to double end the commissions and you want a great deal ... give them what they want to get what you want, and watch your own back in very carefully in the transaction (which you should always be doing anyhow).

Owning real estate in a C-corp is not the best idea due to double taxation.

Double check the cost on this too.  

The reason I have even posted this topic is I am struggling to find new properties in the past 4 months as the prices for distressed properties have almost doubled.

I recently (as in the first week of January 2017) purchased a double for 49k with 5k down.  

As an accountant I have seen many people "double dip" or on the other end miss out on expenses, deductions, credits, etc., because they answered a couple of questions incorrectly.  

I was able to work while in school and pay over 15k of my loans off in 2 years while In school, as well as finishing a double major in business management and accounting before 21.

Short snap shot of me, End of 2013 we committed to buy n hold which started with 2 doubles which we were fortunate to purchase at 75k each and immediately have 40,000 in equity with 95k appraisals for each.  

Double check with your lender for exactly how this works.