I know the work, I know how to schedule for a quick flip and I still have my connections with the trades and various subs.

Finally able to get involved with Real Estate, which has held my attention for many years, I want to know EVERYTHING about getting involved with the trade.

More if food and lodging is included or other activities that have a reasonable cost to them.The RE industry is a closely held trade or profession, has been since the inception of the sales side of the industry.

I know this is a valuable commodity if you have tested hundreds or thousands of letters.I'll trade you (I"m a remodeling and green expert) or pay you.I know, this proposal is a bit odd. :)

I have no experience in real estate but have friends and family who have seen success in the industry to the point that I'm ready to get involved myself.Property here in the bay area is entirely too expensive, so I have been searching for buy and hold opportunities in states adjacent to CA while I continue to educate myself in the tips and tricks of the trade.

For ex, I know that I have to depreciate my bldg value on a 27.5 year schedule, no way to accelerate that.

I can't believe you would trade all of this wonderful New England weather for sunny Florida...

If you buy a property for $500,000 and bring on a 50/50 partner, then you have only bought 50% of the property, or $250,000, and would have "traded down" in value by $250,000.

I only do commercial real estate but it was interesting trading approaches to different types of real estate.

There are trade offs, when it comes to cash flow or appreciation.