Yah Jerry, very creative.

Something I've noticed is many properties are listed with the '12 (pre-AVI) assessment so you have to be careful before you get too excited about the numbers and ensure you're looking at the post-AVI tax burden.

My first 8-10 deals I intend to spend A LOT of time reviewing possible property's to ensure that I'm doing everything correct and so I can begin to grow the best reputation possible with my investors.

Here's where I need some creative ideas.

He's right, MLS is very hard to compete for any good deals and there are lots of bidders at tax deed and foreclosure sales.Problems like these create incredible opportunities for those creative enough to think outside the norm.

There isn't a silver bullet and nothing will ensure everyone takes you seriously.

I enjoyed the process and have always enjoyed creative design and making things look better than they were before.

Thank you to everyone who takes their time to offer advice on this valuable forum.

Background/Bullet Points:

San Diego duplex.
No debt.
Not a rental. Two vacation homes. Divided by a Co Ownership Agreement.

I want...

(not because they are pulling a fast one) They wanted to give the tenants a chance to get a VA loan to buy it, but they can't get financed right now.It might come down to them figuring out which they want more, husband coming home or tenants staying in place but I'm sure there's a way (albeit a creative way) to achieve both.

I've been trying to come up with creative ways to market wholesale deals.