Vacancy reports and Development forecasts were also part of their benefit of services.Unfortunately, they decided to retire in January and closed shop.

If you are asking if one strategy is riskier than the other then  the answer is mine is but thats only because of diversification alone.I think what you are asking is  what is the  riskier strategy. the only time my strategy would benefit me and hurt him is if the banks start having problems. for example if the bank calls the loan due for some strange reason he would be in trouble as opposed to me where I dont have a lender. 

But you're total gain including depreciation recapture was $60K so you would end up having to pay the tax on all $60K - no benefit to the 1031.The other question you're hinting at is what if you bought a tract of agricultural or hunting/fishing land that you intended to use for productive use (wilderness activities, rental, agricultural, livestock etc etc). 

I can see a benefit from not having to re-key a property and offering the smart home system as an incentive for new tenants, has anyone thought of this for their duplexes or multi family units? 

Does anyone know if it meets code to have windows that don't open in a 4plex bedroom? 

Some will argue that by paying down your debt, you are losing on the benefits of leverage.

Start with a neighborhood or zip code to focus on, check with realtors on where other investors are lookingTax delinquent propertiesLocal assessor to get contact info - see description belowMay be best to just get a plot of landMortgage delinquent propertiesLocal County Court - ask for “Notices of Default”County Recorder - http://www.netronline.com/ search via zip code for foreclosuresContact Lenders - ask to speak with who handles foreclosures3.Go through a wholesaler******* This could potentially save you massive amounts of time and headache1.

The benefit to the seller, is that they save on commission... so they should at least cut a bit of that off the price, right? 

Hi BP, I’m stuck and could really use some help, when dealing with code enforcement leads, witch status should I focus on most to find the most motivation: Docket Information:-Not held but resolved-Dismissed-Continued-Return of service-Voluntary Dismissal -Civil Complaint-Defendant Defaulted-Amendent Complaint FiledCase Disposition:-Voluntary dismissal-Finding and order-Agreement-Pending

With wholesaling, if you market incorrectly and fail to disclose certain things, you could run afoul of the Business and Professions code that requires you to have a license to market properties to buyers.