(I'm buy and hold as opposed to wholesaling, but it's not much different from a purchasing perspective.)  

We currently have a couple of SFR rentals up here in the WA area (Snohomish County) and are looking to increase our portfolio... but now I'm a bit torn on whether we continue to invest here in WA or if we look to AL now that we will likely be moving there by next summer.Pros and Cons that I've weighed for investing in AL as opposed to WA:Pro -1.) it's cheaper!!

We currently have a couple of SFRrentals up here in the WA area (Snohomish County) and are looking to increase our portfolio... but now I'm a bit torn on whether we continue to invest here in WA or if we look to AL now that we will likely be moving there by next summer.Pros and Cons that I've weighed for investing in AL as opposed to WA:Pro -1.) it's cheaper!!

As oppose to stocks, I know if done right, REI can help bring in a supplemental income and provide financial freedom.

I'm not opposed to being a hard money lender, probably just not interested in buy and hold in the Boston area (not enough value there).

I'm looking for a short sale attorney who can work based off of incentives as opposed to just flat fees

I do have a team in place to handle almost all issues, including local family in worst case scenarios.You know, I am torn between investing in high price areas as opposed to cheaper inland areas. 

Might as well pay yourself every month as opposed to paying someone else. 

ok thanks. i just wanted to clarify. because the person i heard this from was at a class about being a "raiser" to raise money for a loan or for a fund. and they were talking about raising money from accredited investors opposed to non-accredited. and the requirement to be accredited was that you needed to make $200k or more for 2 consecutive years in a row. and then the class also mentioned some things about refinancing certain deals. so i think this person was getting something mixed up and confused and combining the being an accredited investor with the refinance part. and i was trying to tell them that i think they are misunderstanding but they kept telling me i was wrong.any other responses / answers would be great.

You've locked up the house and it's during the inspection period, it's much more likely you'll actually own the place as opposed to a house you're merely bidding on.