I will be a first time home buyer in a couple of months and wanted to know if I am going to pay with cash to purchase the home, do I have to have my credit checked?

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I did not lock up this deal as expected for various reasons and I don't believe the wholesaler found an end buyer.

It can be a great way to mitigate different risk factors, volatility levels, and earning potential.

I have a solid established buyers list in place through my years of networking and building my Instagram.First access to best deals in the marketplace.

Price cuts stem from a few things: - Agents/PM's over promising on income- Buyers not doing their own due dilligence- Buyers thinking they can take a place that hasn't changed since 07 and bring in the same amount of income as a new build that had an interior designer come in and make it sweet.That goes for The Palms, Destin, and any other major market.

build a multifamily to rent. lower risk, easier to execute, easier to underwrite. anytime you sell there is a 10% equity loss and capital gains. new construction in columbus appreciates at 8.65% per year. almost no reason not to consider it. land is a buyer market, you can get to better locations than you can buy existing, etc etc etc 

I figured its a win win, they get to invest into some real-estate and grow their retirement as well as it will lighten my investment and potentially allow me to get into a better property that would cash flow/appreciate better.Does anyone have personal experiences or opinions on this?

Both of this will likely require real time conversations which will be difficult from India3) Maintenance when tenants are staying - I feel less worried about this as I can have the tenant coordinate with my chosen vendor (that I already have or can potentially find from India by talking to them on phone at night time in India / morning in the US).

The fourplex brings in only $100 in cash flow and has no equity yet, but there's potential for growth due to upcoming opportunities in the area. what real estate niche are you in and why