You're probably buying at higher rates, but just run the numbers, see what you can afford, and compare potential monthly payments to what you could get in rent.

I could potentially sell this home in the mid 500's currently.

Private lenders are great, and they may also be interested in potentially partnering with you on your flip.

Hello! I am a real estate agent new to real estate investing and need some advice -  
1. Which NAICS code should I use for my activities?
- Residential purchases, remodel/repairs, and re-sale (flips). I'll typically...

Whether that be through marketing, consulting, or other practices, I would just like to learn as much as I can about the industry.

I know somebody living in USVI right now, so potentially have boots and eyes on the ground, so to speak.I will check into the Dave Foster book and do some you tube searches.Thanks for the great insight!

I'm finally in a good cash position to make a move and have found a property with what looks like great potential. 

Are the closing costs a deal breaker compared to having cash on hand for any potential opportunities? 

If you're considering investing in land, you need to do your homework thoroughly, understand market trends, assess the potential value of the property, and also take into account various potential risks and issues such as ownership rights, usage restrictions on the land, development costs and so forth.

Just don't allow your frustration with the situation to cause you to make any other potentially more expensive mistakes.John