If you're using the MLS to find properties, tough though, they will be listed and you'll be acting as agent on the buying side.

The tough part for me as an investor would be to diversify my projects so much that I'm dealing with different types of real estate in different markets - too much ground and market knowledge to cover.

I think you'll find LA an incredible tough area to wholesale.

But thats tough when you consider these are houses Ive only owned for a couple of months.

It was a tough decision,as it is often more difficult for me to say "no" than "let's do it and make it work" so I saw this as a great growth step for me as an investor.

Special Warrantee Deed?

s and contractors are tough to find here.

The tax code info is below. http://www.irs.gov/publications/p946/ch03.html "...For qualified property placed in service in 2012, you can take an additional 50% (or 100%, if applicable) special (depreciation) allowance.

Hi,I'm in Sparta NJ and I specialize in fixer uppers.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.