My strategy has always been finding blocks/subdivions that are booming or doing good, and then buying in close proximity to those spots so that I could capitalize on future appreciation in the areas im investing in.

Was this in writing and was there contingencies in place for the seller doing the work?

Does anyone know a good lawyer and a good title company to help write up a purchase contract and complete a seller financing transaction in Davenport Iowa? 

Since it's a rental unit for the future after you move, you don't want to go too high end to please yourself and not get the value out of it on the other end when you leave.

Would you rather invest in duplex in CA that breaks even or invest in RE syndication for 2 years that offers you expected 18% annually Example: Duplex in CA costs around $600k, down payment $120k, rent = mortgage payment+real estate tax + insurance (if interest drops by 1%, then expected cash flow could be $200-$300 per month) RE syndication is offering 18%, in 2 years, I can expect to make $43,200 without lifting a finger..The numbers are favoring more towards RE syndication, in the past I have only done rentals never invested in RE syndication.

In the long run I will probably fall a bit behind market rents on average and then do a modest re-adjustment with a turnover.

I started with a four plex.Now I am in commercial RE.

I'm going to reactivate my license and trying to find the right RE brokerage to wholesale properties 

I just read a published article today by the Columbus Dispatch that Franklin County home values are supposed to rise by 30-35% with re-appraisal.

Not to mention that some have gotten revamped a bit too and cleaned up, I am curious to see what type of future developments hit that area.