Tim,Short Sale (two words) more professionally referred to in the lending industry as a "Short Payoff" means that the institution at hand is accepting less than what is owed to them.

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I would partner with a group of experienced REI professionals already in the busines of Multi-family investing to leverage your money to provide a better rate of return on your money.

Benefits are numerous - economies of scale, easier management for multiple doors in one location, easier to have professional management (and cheaper), one loan for a multitude of doors, and the list goes on.So, is it possible to get to that goal using SFR's, yes, anything is possible, but less likely and not the best path in my opinion.

Offer a 4% commission(unless you already are)then create text message with pictures and sound of you describing the house in an up beat voice(see youtube.com for how to instruction or pm me)then send out a big blast to all other real estate professionals brokers, agents, investors, mortgage brokers, etc...This is a marketing trick I learned in NYC during my times as a party promoters.

But for sure, I would check with a tax professional regarding this issue.

. :-)I'm really enjoying BP and hope to start participating in the forums now that I've created an account.I'm a "professional" amateur, meaning I've been doing just a little real estate on the side since 1990, sometimes for flips, sometimes for short-to-mid-term rentals, always with an eye on appreciation in my own residence as well.

Familiarize yourself with plumbing materials quality ratings and cost.Their are many ways to join a pipe, learn to notice the most professional look.Look more closely at insulation materials and see the different quality standards.

Brian's suggesting of seeking a professional in your area is really the best answer.There are too many variables and not enough information to really answer your question.

My Mechanic/Friend who works from the garage in the commercially zoned house he rents pays 995$, but its much smaller and much less "professional" than this place.