As another side note, I have a very stable, non real estate related job, but am looking for opportunities to take a more active role in the real estate industry.

I need to kick my current on to the curb for not understanding the market and being non-responsive.

Is this clause Actually in your purchase contract, or you just thought it applied to non foreclosure actions?

That requires non-mathematical skills - relationship building, persistence, diligence, organizational abilities - that will help you go ahead of the math nerds ;)P.S.

Just paint and carpet, maybe.  98% chance you'll get the house back ini same or worse condition.Needs plumbing swap, new breaker box, 200% chance you'll get the house back.I've done note and mortgage (traditional seller finance) and had to foreclose, about $1.5k plus the non-paying months.   

Could someone please give me any advice on finding ARVs for smaller non commercial multis. 

(most deals this size would be non recourse)Best of luck on this deal!

The cost for this event is going to be $90 per person and will include 2 hours of golf, snack foods, non-alcoholic beverages, and a lifetime membership card.

I've read all the articles I can about 1031 exchanges but nowhere could I find anything on foreigners (non-US persons, non-US citizens, non-US residents, etc.) using a 1031 exchange!

The case law (including both “Section 162 case law” and especially “non-Section 162 case law” pretty much said the following:1) Work performed by others for you counts towards determining whether or not you have a business.