Is there a trade off?

Making sure the buyer has the ability to buy is a great first step.When working with a potential investor after making sure they have the ability to buy I make sure their expectations are in line with the market.For instance if homes in an area are trading for 50-60k you don't want to work with an investor who is looking to by those homes for 30k.

I've heard of a guy named Kenneth Gills up in your area.I got this from another post:"The BWI REIA is a great resource for identifying trades/contractors in the BLT area.

Spend time learning some of the basic trades such as plumbing electrical, carpentry.

In his Book 'Emerging Real Estate Markets', he labeled the 4 phases:1) Buyer's Market Phase I2) Buyer's Market Phase II3) Seller's Market Phase I4) Seller's Market Phase IIIt's easier for me to recognize which phase or 'stage' we're in when I hear the media or real estate professionals (i.e. investors, realtors, etc.) say we're in a 'Buyer's market' or a 'Seller's Market'.

However, the trade off I saw there was some rehab.

I was young and had a friend that knew all the trades.

Investors' paradise, amazing emerging market, tropical weather.Happy investing!

The trade off obviously is less $$$ to you. 

As my post states, I am a tax accountant and mortgage broker by trade.