Like I said I do this but for much bigger deals and for my existing clients that are then using me to fund their deals.. and I have total control of the transaction.. these folks are going to learn the hard way. what happens when the deal does not close and the seller wont sign the release ???? 

Many of my clients are from other states because we still have good opportunities here.  

I have a client in Kansas City that looks for very similar deals in his market.

HELOCs or traditional financing may also be better options to preserve retirement funds while minimizing immediate tax liabilities.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I have clients doing 1 a quarter thats about the slowest to others that will go on a mini tear and I will help them buy 5 or 6 over a 45 day period then they go to work.But generally my busy folks will do 15 to 30 plus a year..

For rentals, consider holding properties in an LLC for liability protection.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

You want your clients to keep coming back to you.

Consider forming an LLC for liability protection or an S-Corp for tax efficiency if flipping frequently.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Consider structuring your investment through an LLC for liability protection and tax flexibility.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Unfortunately/fortunately, my clients and I have both been a position where we were armed with tenant reported violations only and acted accordingly and successfully.