Sorry, this is long but wanted to type it all out while it's fresh in my mind!

Of course discussing specific scenarios is getting into the weeds on the subject, but a doctor fresh out of residency who borrowed their way through is as bankrupt-able as they come $300k+ in student loan debt, before they buy the Beemer and get the doc loan on a $750k home all before making a dime as a doctor.

I know that in some states, if the sellers agent is in essence colluding with the seller to illegally withhold funds and/or extort funds from you, then the sellers agent could be facing huge sanctions including loss of license and a visit from the fraud division of the local police.

They don't have to be crazy over the top, but clean and freshly painted and in good condition go a long way with a lot of folks..

While I travel back and forth several days a week, it's nice to have some fresh air to come home to. 

'Ultimately though you can look at the 1031 as a very inexpensive way to get a fresh deal. 

Have fresh fish or rock crab claws.  

I guess I'm pretty fresh as well, but it seems like life has given you a great opportunity to jumpstart your education in real estate. 

I would never buy one also without fresh title insurance if I was looking to get it and then refi.. 

There are even waterfront lots... mostly fresh water, but also a few salt water that appeal to boaters and are much more valuable.