But those criteria, I suspect, are probably not all that different from what the major retailers are looking at.

Now I get it that there is this undercurrent that goes around that its the easiest to get into and takes the least amount of capital.. but I also think the vast majority with limited capital spend it lose it and never do anything.. 

So rather than specifically seeking investment deals like a wholesaler, I'm actively seeking to play a major part in the real estate market of some 'perfect rental house' type markets, C+ to B- type areas with smaller homes, maybe some duplexes, but a place I could see myself living if on a lower budget (and if I didn't have 5 kids..haha). 

Hi all,I’m Ivan, 35, born and raised in California, moved abroad to Australia a few years ago for work and recently relocated to back to the states and have landed in Seattle.I recently resigned from a long stint at a major tech company where I initially started IT support, Project Management, and ended Marketing and Advertising.

this will be difficult to do in most of CA or any other major metro outside of the Midwest.

responsibilities for day to day running, in all relevant areas of activitytactical decision making (day to day)strategic decision making (longer term policies)what things can only happen if both parties agreewhat will happen if you can't reach agreement on some major issue - ie deadlockWhat happens if either party 'wants out'?

I personally go with very short term financing but the majority of my properties are paid off so in the event of vacancies, I don't necessarily have a mortgage to cover.

I am a computer whiz and have also learned that by seeking online you can get a GREAT DEAL of information.

As far as I know, there's not been major changes to the tax laws on this since.There's several situations that leads to taxation of the boot.

We have a few agents in our office that are using Zillow, Ylopo, Trulia and a few other online lead gen methods.