Once you've done that it will make it much easier to figure out what to do with your theoretical or real windfall.

If you see others doing the same thing then thats a area thats targeted.

It is easier to find the links on the new layout Josh.

since lenders don't like too many loans with an investor, and since i plan on buying several hundred over the next few years, i thought it might be easier to go private.i would buy with cash and rehab. afterwards i would refi to pull out investment and some profit, not going over 80%LTV, with new 1st. explain to lien holder that i would be selling doing a wrap to create cash flow. be up front with them.just wondering if this is plausible. i would love to get opinions or any other ideas for accomplishing this.jim

Don't even try to get into a rental situation if you plan to walk away in a year, cause that's easier said than done.

Partner with a direct mailing company to target that city also.

How you hold isn't going to impact your taxes (generally) and may make your tax filing more complex, and seller financing is going to make it complex enough.If I were starting out now I "might" set up LLCs and use one LLC for every 3 properties, but I might just do it the way I've always done it.Good luck and welcome aboard.Depending on your state law you may find that outright sales, with low down and easy qualifying, are easier to do than L/Ps.all cash

A few months ago, I have placed classifed ads targeting some lease option buyers and sellers.

The BEST way is to go look at 50, 100 or 200 houses (whatever it takes) in your target investment area so that you KNOW the value of property in your area.

The fastest way to find vacant properties is to pick a target investment area and then drive through the area and write down the addresses of the vacant properties.