Partner with a builder and split the final sales price based on value difference before and after the buildingLower the price enough to not lose the property when the balloon comes due?

Overall I know I secured many bookings because I was one of the few whole house listings allowing pets in my market... it made a difference.

What if a different property is sold; can the loss carryforward from property A somehow offset a capital gain on property B? 

Perhaps I should consider the same state, just a different city?

Are you going to stick with out of state flips or take a different route for your next project?

The best thing you can do is drive around at different times of the day and during the week to check it out. 

@Matt Roth for mailers there are various list providers that provide different filtering options, absentee owner, by county, state, type/size/class of building etc. 

I am open to many different ideas and opportunities, ultimately I just want a peaceful getaway in the Offseason but a place where for the other ten months of the year could be income generating.

"Be different" and your investment will do well (even if the competition doesn't).

We’ve loaned on many properties made with a cash offer and never had a deal fall through as a result.A side issue for you to consider is how you’re going to borrow money from two different parties.