So, realistically, you can't expect to be able to get the top 30% out of a property that you're holding.You might consider wholesaling, if your goal is to generate cash.

(and I've dealt with a lot of contractors, both good and bad)Certainly, a "craftsman" is unlikely to generate the income he desires from working with investors, but good contractors can make a good living working with good investors (my contractors certainly do).My contractors are very good, getting steady work from my projects, and making good money.

My personal opinion is that I wouldnt trust him with any deal, and would advise based on that opinion to not do business with him.

Check out some of the real estate threads on creative marketing and lead generating.

Some do, but to get title free and clear is a little extra work, time and money.I advise people that tax liens need to be looked at as a savings account that might end up in owning some property at a later time.That being said, John Beck is basically useless except for piqueing one's interest in tax liens.

We have a couple of generations of people alive now who've become accustomed to their house doubling in value every 10 years or less, and effectively funding their retirement with appreciation of their family home.

Please tell us you are not basing your investment decisions and advise on one man's personal beliefs!

My advise.

If you were buying, you would just need to keep generating seller leads.Since you're wholeselling you need to ALSO be generating buyers as well.Ideally you will have solid buyers lined up in your target area(s) and close relationships.

Investors are now everyone and our generation is much more savvy then the generations before us and before them.