I plan to farm the Walton county here in Florida while specializing in Single Family Homes.

There are also companies that specializing in real estate staging.

We are rapidly approaching the end of 2007, so I thought it would be appropriate to revisit special year-end 1031 exchange strategies, etc. by bumping this post from last year.

The solution: Seller-financing closes the deal Seller-carryback financing has continued to be used for all types of real estate, including mobile homes on lots or land; small or large apartment buildings, office buildings, commercial, industrial, motels, warehouse properties; special purpose properties such as theaters, hospitals, senior care facilities; and raw land, farms, or ranches.

Is it realistic to specialize in just rehabbing and flipping properties and not owning/renting some on the backend?

You pay all of them at year end.I would always recommend consulting a qualified accountant that specializes in real estate investments before doing any major transactions.

Who figured the debt service numbers are they on your numbers or theirs remember this is 5+ units so it will be a commercial loan with most lenders and you will need a large down payment.If those repairs and maintenance costs are historic be prepared to deal with tons of deferred maintenance.Also on a multifamily be aware that you will be the person that people go to when they have a problem with their neighbor.

A carefully-thought-out financial plan for any considered propertyI've seen too many new business owners fail and lose everything because they really weren't financially prepared and organized when they opened the doors.Trying to jump into this without sufficient funds and without a good plan means you're dealing from a position of weakness.

Hello, I am in the Cincinnati area and am looking for an agent dealing or specializing in investments such as forclosures and short sales.

:beer: I have paid bird dogs over $5,000 this year, so if you know a great property, I am here.I sell real estate for my day job, I have been selling real estate for around 6 years, specializing in Investment property, flipps, rehabs, and wholesaling.I look forward to learning a ton on this forum.