I'm usually in multiple deals at once on the island.

Either subdividing an existing lot and creating an extra lot and for-sale house out of it, or townhomes, etc.  

That way you don't run the risk of shrinking your buyer pool, because in the end, every little extra add on money-wise is a deterrent to the end buyer. 

Speaking only for insurance, my first questions as an agent are usually: tell me about yourself, what are your goals?

She was the only one in the room who said she had done something similar to what I want to do, except she lived in a house and rented the extra rooms out.

These are usually purchased by residential homeowners, with different likes and needs from investors.

If the agent calls me (they are usually slow to follow up) I will make a reasonable offer subject to inspection and a study period.Everything is negotiable - CONTROL IS KING - learn how to control real estate - it is a short cut to cash flow -  it is the best way I know of assigning properties.Who controls real estate - An agent with a listing agreement (treat them well - they are in control for a period of time)An accepted option agreementA buyer with an accepted contract of sale with contingencieshttp://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M...Charles

Keep an extra ~$350 per month to reinvestDoes anyone else feel that a refi is like going to a magic show and you're trying to see the magician's sleight of hand?  

You can usually draw a loan from a portion of it though at much better terms (not sure how this works if unempl)  Find another job for now and build your property rentals on the side.  

Always remember to do the math analysis and try to look at the prospective property before you make an offer or at least have a clause in the sales contract that allows you some time (usually 15 days) and to allow you to back out without a penalty that will not hurt you too much.I also went to college, not that it is mandatory, and I got a business degree that had a real estate emphasis.