aren't the 1031 guidelines focused on intent vs hard timelines... and wouldn't he have to show he tried to make it a successful rental but for reasons it didn't work and then can convert to primary?

If you are going to sign contracts make sure YOU can close the deal if you cannot successfully unlicensed broker the deal.

Networking with agents and other investors in your area is a way that many people find success in this business so that's my suggestion. 

It seems like we will have another successful investor among us.My 2 cents would be, time is the most important thing in any business I think, definitely be smart with you time since I assume all of you guys have full time jobs.Another thing, is J.

So please bring your wants and needs, your hopes and dreams, your successes and your failures and join us for a night of networking with like minded investors.

Be conservative up front and you will have more successful BRRRR deals.

You success is going to depend upon your ability to be consistent.

Many people invest remotely and they are successful,

, well no but it will greatly improve your success rate. yes you can do seller financing but most of them would want to see your credit report and will most likely not give you favorable rates. seller financing is harder to come by these days as it is mostly due to cash buyers. can you do a rent to own or a sublet lease, sure you can. but again, most will want to see a credit report before leasing, at least that's how it is in NYC. no one on here is trying to discourage you from fulfilling your dreams and no one is trying to give you an easy answer. were all here to share our thoughts an opinions to benefit one another.

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