I have set aside funds for a down payment.

Should I consider ground lease or sell outright ?

You'll be going up against experienced investors, agents/brokers, and other wholesalers who may have their sites set on the same property.

(I'm in Cleveland, OH) I'm happy to look over your PM agreement if you want an extra set of eyes, always seem to find something of value in those! 

Here are some things to consider about 1031 exchanging in and out of California specifically:1.

My wife and I are considering selling our current property and moving into another, but as I’m sure many of you know, those events don’t always line up perfectly to prevent paying for two places at once.I’ve heard rumors about a program that allows the temporary freezing of mortgage payments on properties for sale by owner while they begin paying for other properties.

Do you set specific screening criteria to help narrow the scope?

Also, have you considered any markets to invest in?

Columbus, Ohio is a great market to consider if you're leaning towards appreciation.

If you find one who has rental properties and has first hand experience that can be VERY helpful.The conflict of interest is a common question, but really a non-issue if you consider the size of the market and how many properties an agent can buy.My team and I work with a lot of investors and yes I personally buy a handful of properties every year, but there are about 30,000 transactions every year in Milwaukee.