Would love to hear what has worked for others and any tips for staying prepared for fast-moving deals.

Any tips in general? 

Below are a few tips (from a banker's perspective) on how to effectively analyze properties from a financial / returns standpoint. 1.

Any tips on how you approached that in the warehouse deal?

I don’t care if someone is promoting their services as long as the information they provide is truthful, beneficial and they provide the positives and negatives without bias. 

There is generally nothing wrong with an unlicensed paying for information (contrary to what some licensed brokers may tell you, because they abide by different rules relating to brokers) but be careful on the extent of their involvement in the deal.

You want to be careful not to overleverage.

I know people that have lost everything doing RE business in Mexico....one spouse passes away, divorces, etc.... it gets messy real fast.I'd vote for a really cool US destination instead, but I'm sure you have your mind set on Mexico....just be careful!

Detroit definitely has opportunity, but it rewards careful planning.Appreciate you adding warning about Detroit's block-by-block challenges!

I will be buying new or very new homes or duplexes with a 1031 exchange.