I've personally sold 3 properties with them thus far and have high praise. 

By ONLY looking at people with a lot of money in stocks and bonds, they get a very different sort of person than you might find on this site.

To preserve the Tax Advantage of selling a personal residents (Section 1031 does NOT apply), you need to occupy for 2 of the last 5 years. 

Before making any decisions, I recommend exploring neighborhoods in person, talking to locals, and doing thorough research to determine which area aligns best with your preferences and lifestyle.

@Nick Rutkowski I have not personally but know people who have land contracts and lease the land to large corporations to build to suit.

This works if you are connected to the person, or if he/she has commented on the forum..Brandon is tagged, above, and should be able to get you where you need to go...

|As far as an inspection goes, Michael Bender is the most thorough inspector I've ever worked with and the only one I would use on my personal home.

It depends on what demographic you are aiming to serve.2) BiggerPockets, Facebook, in-person meetups.

I personally like to buy real estate that has A) excellent long-term prospects ie. area growth, commercial vibrancy, high housing demand, rising rental rates and B) positive or at least neutral cash flow.

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