I could have bought those FHA for 500 down 200 a month... they trade today at well I don't know how much but they got to be 300 to 500k each... 100 X  in 40 years.

We forecast housing starts of 1.14 million units for 2015 and 1.42 million units and 1.44 million units in 2016 and 2017, respectively.

You can choose to include an agent / broker, but remember that reduces your profit in trade for the their services.Of course, you'll need to learn HOW to make an offer: what's their asking price?

Personally, I used the first rentals to learn the trade.

From Zillow:"Three variables influenced Zillow's hot market predictions: Zillow's Home Value Forecast, which forecasts the change in the Zillow Home Value Index over the next 12 months, recent income growth, and current unemployment rates.

I missed the deadline by a few weeks, however I got more units and better cash flow, so I think it's a fair trade!

I had called a few other RE Brokers , Banks and Trades people to get some leads on Builders , Lawyers , Civil engineers , Plumbers , electricians etc .

My fear would be to lose a foot hold that i currently have in such a great area, in trade for a 4plex that might be a step back neighborhood wise.  

First, there are no market makers in real estate or real estate derivatives, which is why they are not freely traded (i.e. illiquid).

I would like to buy my own property, save, and trade up to bigger properties..