The seller can (contrary to popular guru beliefs) sell a property under an option with the sale being subject to the rights of the option.

It seems like you guys have the right tools to get the job done.

You'll have access to unique investor tools, calculators, schedules and forms to support your business.

Take some time and seek out the competition in the area, looking at the popular vacation rental sites.

There close to down town, bus lines an art school, restaurants its a popular area.Would the best move after the refinance, to hold them until they reach the $120,000 value, then do a 1031 and move on to something different?

Watching someone run a belt sander over a cabinet door can show you how it's done. but when you try it the first time, you're likely going to learn how not to do it, even though it may look like the same technique.I agree with Jon. almost mentioned it, but what you can't see is how much pressure to use with power tools of how hard to grasp the skill saw or really how hard to swing that hammer and not dimple the wood.

Contract for Deeds or Land Contracts were the most popular method of doing installment deals, but due to the new laws and issues around unlawful foreclosures I' m not seeing much use for them now, without major modifications to the point that they really wouldn't be seen as the old CFD.

I already am looking at taking the realtors exams etc to eliminate costs and as an added tool set/knowledge base.

Because of the VA loan, patriot loans for small business owned by vets and other programs I have some good tools in my box but I don't want to use everything up.

We have lots of spots that are popular with Realtors for coffee or a beer.If they find that you've done a few deals, you might just get a cease and desist letter, if they see you're in the business and doing sizable transactions you might get some bracelets. :)