For instance, let's say you are pitching a deal for a fix and flip and it looks like you have a solid plan, the investor has confidence in your endeavor; because you are a first-time flipper and or fledgling REI they know the investment is at high risk for failure to wasteful effort and you will likely take longer than advertised they are going to want the lion's share of the deal and 1st lien position.

They will do all the foot work necessary on your behalf.In your position, with the markets as high as they are and potentially a market adjustment on the horizon, I would be selling not holding SFHs at this time.

That does not disclose your position in the 1031 at all but still allows us to accomplish everything we need to do for the 1031.

Good afternoon everyone,I have a question for anyone/everyone that is willing to ponder it.I have been looking for something posted on strategies and techniques for positioning yourself for taking advantage of market contractions and downward curves etc.There has been a lot of talk and articles written (for over a year now) about the impending "bursting real estate bubble".

If you move forward with purchasing a rental property this year, I would try and have someone sign a lease that gets you closer to spring expiration (i.e. 18 month lease) so that when the lease expires you'll be positioned at a higher demand time of year.Happy analyzing, and best of luck finding a deal!

Getting and maintaining a license costs thousands of dollars a year.

When you market a home with a particular amenity, you have a moral obligation to ensure that amenity is maintained. it doesn't matter if you told them the tub worked or not; they saw it and assumed it works so you should ensure the home matches what was presented.If you don't intend to maintain the tub, be sure to disclose that to future renters.

However, it needs to be able to achieve Positive Cash Flow once you move out.  

My thinking with that is my negotiating position would be pretty terrible if the investor was providing money AND risk. 

Once all the updates are done, maintaining the rental should have low overheard for years. and I would show about a $3000 cash flow a year.