An unencumbered outlook is therefore necessary to provide some comfort in the gnarly world of distressed property.

All that to say, I'm not sure when they will want to cash in and sell the lot due to the appreciation the subdivision has provided.

I personally feel that this window provides a good hedge without being too expensive.

But perhaps you would be better served helping a local experienced investor find deals and ask them to show you exactly how they analyze deals, what's good vs bad, how do they finance (debt vs equity) etc etc and understand their business model that has a proven track record by providing value to them.

Great to see you're in North Carolina—a lot of hot markets there.

if i were to acquire these and have them be owner financed, I would want clear title and the other mortgage on this lot removed - especially if my loan has a balloon on it that matures prior to the existing loan, as how would to provide clear title?

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Collaborating with seasoned investors or assisting with deal analysis can also provide valuable hands-on experience.Good luck!

Many of these PM's have too much on their plate and are unable to provide you with consistent communication.

This is a physical asset, not paper, and it's providing consistent income.Albeit for your not understanding tax laws and depreciation, I'm wondering why there's a question as to what you should keep.You understand capital gains, but I'm pretty sure you're not familiar with depreciation and loan paydown.