The HOA does allow STRs as of now, but I recognize that can change overnight, which would not only suck, but likely affect my ability to re-sell the property at the prices homes are selling at currently (basically limits you to primary home buyers instead of investors).

I too recognize that value is subjective.

I've gone to NY and CA just to see them in action and seek counsel, They don't think of our relationship as mentoring, yet they enjoy helping someone who is motivated and who recognizes what they've accomplished.

Recognizing this problem, I've preferred to work the surplus funds side of tax sales, however I've been on both sides of this matter.A company in Costa Mesa, CA named Tax and Title Services provides an underwriting service that may expedite your process.

If you do a 1031 and do not "trade up," gain will be recognized to the extent you did not reinvest the funds.

The first $100,000 will be applied to the installment note gain ratio of .8333 so that is $83,333 worth of CAPITAL gain to recognize and then the additional $10,000 amount of extra payment is all gain and would be added to the $83,333 for a total of $93,333.

I had no way to detect solid trainers from the dream merchants.Alas, I didn't really begin learning and mastering my craft until I immersed myself in the business full time, found a broker mentor who was willing to guide me and tell me the truth about prospects who were not qualified, hence, not deals.I've been licensed for over 35 years and recognize that there's no guarantee that a licensee will make money but I can assure you that you can easily invest for your own account without a license being a handicap.

There are still houses that are empty but, for the most part, they are hard to recognize because they are taken care of by neighbors.

My husband used to be in the industry, and I had already started the real estate training, so we were able to take our experiences, and the recognizing of other companies short comings, and create the exact opposite style of business.We have 24-48 hour lease turn around times, we communicate with our owners/investors frequently, and we're growing everyday.We know a lot of people in the industry as well, so we have teamed up with a couple of brokers, and we have a team of contractors as well.

Generally, you can not sell or buy an asset from yourself and recognize a gain or loss.