Biggest lesson- I guess I played it safe and was in a hurry to land my first deal, so I bought a property only 4% under appraised value and because of this, I have all my capital sitting in the deal until it makes sense to refi out. 

I just know that I for sure want to have a couple of warm locations in our portfolio (Scottsdale and Fort Meyers areas in particular) where we can escape and play a little golf when its snowy at home!

As an investor and residential realtor, I've both done them and help people buy them.Unlike Kansas City or Memphis where you can buy a house for a pack of playing cards and some gum, Salt Lake's market is now a value-market. 

@Deren Huang I think was running one awhile back.Tulsa seems to be getting a lot of play from the investor types and on BP these days.

Hey Everyone, We have completed our first deal here in Raleigh and as promised, here is the breakdown of how it played out.

I think this is where the power of referrals comes in play.

It'd be a good idea to have your house site roughly decided, as distance plays a role.4.

This is called a value play and is the only type of deal that I do.

Certain situations come into play depending on your personal tax situation.1.  100% of all profits are reported and taxed all the time. 

@Ross Hewitt I don't have experience in leasing medical offices but would love to know about this topic and see how this plays out.