I am looking at MFR (duplexes and triplexes) and SFR to first and foremost fix and flip, then build my portfolio with buy and holds, and as I build my experience to wholesale as well.    

However, upon sale of the home they would be hit with recapture and a capital gain which means the tax man hits hard.

I am looking for more houses in the 19th Ward.The areas you put give you a big range of prices, and a variety of potential customers.

REIA's are great for entertainment and exposure to those selling dreams and stuff - but they will not move you forward fast enough.You give me the impression of being impatient and want to reach your financial goal - maybe before you even have them.I too know many of those 7 figure income people and own a unit in Manhattan and other states.Those 7 figure income people got where they are by making right decisions - they have the ability to see right through a novice and a bad or unprofitable deals and have the ability to dismiss an individual without mercy!

Pre Fab and Modular are a much higher quality product and a entirely different animal.

There was the gal who had a dozen or so doors in Cali and a dozen or so out of state.

@Bridget McDonald  yes there are a lot of 55+ Communities in Clearwater and a good majority of the residents are snow birds.

Right that's the only way I can figure - all cash and as a strict appreciation play.

Fast forward 2 years and guy hasn't improved his credit, mismanaged ALL the profit from the house , security deposits , almost messed up my credit (late payment) and a bunch of drama. 

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