I've read many of the posts and have gained so much information.

I've gained some experience, but not nearly as much as I thought I would. 

I'm Brian,  a new investor,  looking for good people that I can gain experience from and possibly work as a partner with. 

Additionally I am working diligently to build my sales business and pass on the knowledge and experience I have gained as a real estate entrepreneur to my clients... as a Professional Realtor.

In fact, Investor Carrot websites say that cluttered and busy looking websites gain better traffic in the "I buy houses" world.On my single family homes, I use all the name address signage.

Disagree here...cash was not only immune but gained a lot of purchasing power ;) 

Thank you Julie I look for to being a part of this community and the knowledge I will gain.

If you're looking to gain equity, this isn't the right market as prices have been stagnant.

If you live there for a year, cap gains taxes go from short term (at your tax bracket) down to long term (15% I believe, but check with a CPA).

Buy and hold offers tax incentives such as depreciation and capitol gains taxes not available to flippers.