I have a lot of knowledge of the vacation home market on the Oregon Coast that maybe we can trade if you are interested.

A realtor is a trade organization so I am not sure what the attorney was referencing when he stated that. 

http://savecostahawkins.org/Make sure to VOTE NO ON PROP 10 It would expand costa HawkinsThe California Apartment Association is pleased that the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California, one of the most powerful labor groups in the state, has joined several other important statewide organizations in voicing opposition to Proposition 10.The proposition would hurt owners of rental housing throughout California.

I doubt that you will find that option in the state of PA. you must close with the seller then flip to your buyer. it can be an hour later but, from the title companies that I've dealt with, its you go first. without the seller first handing over the property, what are you even trading with your end buyer?

I’ve been poking around on BP for a bit now but felt I should make a formal introduction.I am a software engineer by trade.

The way the market is now in NZ it is hard to fined 10% gross yields deals from trade me or RE website. you could possible create it if you buy and add value.

To add to some of those that you have already mentioned.Red: No written contract and wants money up front (assuming you have not est a relationship).Run:  Absolute piece of s*** vehicle that usually does not fit the stereotype of the trade they claim to be a part of.Red: Cant return a phone call in a timely fashion.  

My entire professional background has been spent working in construction, through several trades and companies, with my favorite skill set being finish carpentry.

The fact the you are asking this question for your friend is exactly why so many blue collar trade owners go out of business or struggle for ever.

Investors trading flip houses back and forth etc.