Then you could figure out your all in price and run your numbers effectively.

Check out my article for more information and benefits, it may be of use to help you think about some different strategic options:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/pass-through-entities-real-estate-investors/If you have more questions please leave a reply or Dm me. 

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Putting the escrow funds at the title company, and keeping in touch with the seller are not as effective, but can help as well. 

While this won't effect me directly, I can see negative impacts in more densely populated areas.

I'm thinking here about the possible eviction (worst case) and the possible effect on my annual return.

If you’re interested in land flipping, check out @Seth Williams’ blog at retipster.com.

The value of the property has a direct effect on the amount of leverage that can be geared for that property to ensure a particular rate of return for investors. 

The net effect will be, you will get to deduct 1/2 of self employment tax and full health insurance expenses.

Referencing one of the properties I would buy with the $70K (Ref the blog question).