If employers search online before hiring someone, landlords should absolutely search before renting to someone too. 

Right now it's my opinion that fix and flips are the best play as it's really hard to make the numbers work to hold properties.

@Brandon McLean I play in the bottom half of the market and in the older parts to town.

Not that location *necessarily* matters, but would it help to take some online real estate inspection courses for Florida (if they exist) to make sure I know what to look for when making purchases down there?

I admit I was not on top of this project like I should have but I have so many other projects in play I let this one slip off my radar.

Bigger boys play with bigger toys 

You just criticized Omar Khan for playing the “what if” game then you immediately started playing the “what if” game with an optimal real estate scenario.

In regards to the 80k, If that loan has good terms, I would try to keep it in play rather than pay it off.Happy InvestingDerek Dombeck

Play with the figures until you get the right combination to maximize your profits.I hope this helps!

ok i was just wondering as a first time home buyer would this be a big mistake going online and using websites like Trulia zillow etc to look for my house and just contact that listing agent and set up a meeting to look at the house and if i like just buy it at the listing price?