In some ways - it's almost more of a pain because I have to rely so heavily on other people who I don't necessarily know very well (which certainly adds to the challenge).There are ways to minimize your risk when you're doing business across the country, but if you're brand new, I think I'm with Ned Carey (at least as you're starting out) - it's probably wise to try your first few deals in an area you understand well.

Contractors are going to be heavily biased toward their component.By focusing on the investor, you do have a great strategy.  

Is your rental in a heavily trafficked tourist area?

I understand that people don't like looking at stats, but I know the demographic I'm going to be pitching to, and it's mostly people heavily involved in the stock market, that like to hear numbers and stats to back everything up.The best way to convert a stock investor to real estate is to prove that they won't lose their shirts in real estate they way they did ten years ago in stocks.

., I think this will depend heavily on how your PM operations are set up. 

I'd lean heavily towards the reverse option, but for the need for hard money lending plus 10k +/- in fees for the reverse 1031, (which together seem like they would eat up a good deal of the money you're saving through doing the exchange). 

B.A. in Business & CommunicationsM.B.A. in Business Administration7 years as a commercial real estate banker5 years heavily involved in real estate investing, particularly concentrated in raw land, rental properties and seller financing

i'm also steering on the 'up' side - despite the fact that a realtor's photos often get heavily criticized by others if they didnt put the lid and seat down in the pics - in showing homes, tenants and buyers do want to see that the toilet doesn't have unremovable scrapes/stains that they will have to cope with most everytime they step into their bathroom.i was on the fence cuz agree things with doors lids are supposed to stay closed when not in use, but then again we do leave bedroom doors open, lights on, etc so viewers have easy access without having to 'touch' although most of people in this area so far seem to do alot of testing like to see if hot water comes, undersink area isnt wet, and toilet flushes easily.

By financing, your money grows in 4 different ways:- Net Positive (hopefully) cash flow every month- Appreciation- Debt Payment- Tax ShelterWhen you flip, capital gains are taxed more heavily then rental cash-flow that you can more easily manage your taxes through depreciation and business expenses related to managing the property. 

It appears that there are fewer females heavily active in real estate than male.