Remember as an investor it is not the VOLUME and size of the deals you put together because many can be crap it is the QUALITY of the deals you do.I would rather spend a few months doing an awesome acquisition than buying up marginal to okay deals left and right.I have seen this happen on flips and long term holds.In both cases the investor did real well on one property and then started getting carried away.Pretty soon a couple of marginal deals starting to tank their long term portfolio into a neutral or negative position.Even on flips they made good on a few and then the next few went real bad and they were almost at square one again.You have to treat this business like a pawn shop.You will come across many sellers but few will accept your price and terms.So you have to keep going or come back to the seller until they get desperate enough to meet your terms.A classic tactic with a seller is when they will not accept your price and terms.Then a few months pass and they come back to you.Then if you have a couple deals on your plate you come from a position of power.You let them know you are involved with other projects now and to take this property on now you couldn't pay what you offered before and can now only do XX.There will always be another quality deal to be had but millions of marginal to okay deals to get stuck in for years and paralyze the growth and success of your real estate investment portfolio.

I am in SW Florida and believe it's an ideal area for these homes.

There are no walls for the most part remember, lol :)As for the plumbing, The space where I want to put the en suite is the converted 1 car garage.

I never seem to be able to remember to write my mileage down when I visit properties or other deductible trips.

It sounds like we are desperate to me.If any of your clients need a place to park the remaining fund Darryl remember the finder's agreement ;-)

“It’s a ideal time to squeeze a home generally for people that suspicion they could never means to squeeze a home.

I was thinking generally (and hypothetically) along these lines:* Deal with folks where we have pre-existing relationships* 10yr fixed rate - pay around 7.25% fixed for 10 years (this would be set at loan origination around the 10yr tsy plus 5.0%, or possibly the 30yr avg fixed rate + 2.5-3.0%); interest only ideally, or possibly 30-year amort* Right by borrower to substitute collateral to maintain the LTV (if we want to sell a property)* 1st mtg, 75% LTV on new appraisal value* One investor per property, in 1st lien position* Property rehabbed, seasoned for at least 90 days with tenant in place with term leaseHow have you addressed lender concerns around investment safety and illiquidity?

Just remember to do your own due diligence, and don't just take the wholesaler's word for anything - just as if you were buying from anyone else.Finding a good one requires kissing a lot of frogs.

If I'm concerned about a potentially big issue (structural, mold, etc) that I can't evaluate before I put in the offer, I'll include a 3 day due diligence contingency.But remember, between the time you get your offer accepted and the time all the contracts and addenda are signed by all parties, you have a few days to do your due diligence, get contractors to give bids, etc.

Ideally, Allison's advice is the best scenario (if you can change the name in which title will be taken).