But once the trend gains momentum and there are new restaurants opening up the positive dynamic in the housing market will increase.

has anyone worked with this company Triton holdings in atl, GA and if so how was your experience 

The other concern would be capital gains taxes.

However for fellow investors who have become real estate agents it appears to be a simple way to gain access to the MLS. 

My initial answer I got was "yes, I will have to pay taxes on all capital gains" - but then I found this - Like-Kind Exchange... 

What is the best structure for investment dollars to flow from Florida to Ohio and gains to flow from Ohio to Florida.4.

Quick and easy way to gain bulk buyers quickly. 

The seller would qualify for installment method of reporting capital gains.

Hi @Chris Mason narrowing down an strategy is exactly what I'm trying to do that's why I need to gain more knowledge about this subject, I'm a very analytical person and just like playing chess I like to analyze all the scenarios, always thinking 1,2,3,4,5 steps ahead then set up all my pieces  in place and then go for the checkmate (In this case landing a good deal, lowering my risks and maximizing the profit or cash on cash ROI). 

Notes won me over and I'm going to stick around for a while:)  On JV deals that you do, how do you help the passive person gain confidence?