Can I borrow your crystal ball occasionally?

Ideally at this time I will be able to do real estate full time if I choose.I'm interested in both the buy/hold/rent strategy for long term growth as well as the occasional flip (1-3 per year) for additional cash to fund my other strategy.I've been spending time getting familiar with the forums and some of the knowledge available here as well as looking into my local REI chapter.

That said I'm still seeing the occasional deal and will probably continue buying fixer uppers as long as they are available.

Hello everyone,I registered for the site who knows how long ago, but only as an occasional browser.

I work in a way that helps a Seller sale their home, place an End buyer in a home of their own, and creates a profit for my business, as well as creating a very good ROI’s for Investor Clients.I welcome any, and all advise, help, partnerships, an occasional kick in the pants, to help me achieve my goal of financial freedom from the experts here at BP.

Sites like realtor.com, Zillow and Truila also receive data from the MLS's but in my experience there can be time lags and occasionally flat out incorrect information.

Different types of real estate will offer different rates of return (even in a bloated area)... condos might have hit a ceiling, but perhaps multi-units can be found for a bargain?

And yes, you'll occasionally have to stretch past your comfort zone.

Occasionally post cards too.

When I had to make trips there for the occasional fixes (Pipe froze and busted in the winter, tree blew over from wind, etc) it was pretty easy.