So in the end doesn't it jump-out as more fair and transparent that one like myself, the ultra rare and specialized "Special Forces of R.E.

We've had to seek the "specific performance" remedy in the past to force the seller to go through with the transaction, but if this is a short-sale, the seller is likely going to be behind in their payments and not have any money to pay an attorney.

Use the 3-5% down loan to reduce your $$$ down and use the remaining of that $60,000 you have to start reserving for the next property or use for renovations to force appreciation!

If you’re comfortable with the monthly cash flow hit and your goal is to scale, pulling that equity out and putting it into a BRRRR deal might make a lot of sense, especially if you’re confident you can force appreciation and refi again later.

The bill has one goal and that is to force as many investors as possible to become licensed agents and pay dues.

The downside of using all cash is that you’ll tie up capital, and you won’t have a lender forcing you to set aside funds for taxes or insurance, so you’ll need to manage that proactively.The renovation phase introduces another layer of complexity.

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. - I could make an argument for the multi family based on lower vacancy, or more flexibility of use, and depending on your market and capital availability, is there a longer term appreciation or forced appreciation play with splitting the lot and condoing? 

The P&S says:The SELLER shall convey the Premises by a good and sufficient quitclaim deed running to the BUYER or to the BUYER’S nominee, conveying good and clear record and marketable and insurable title to the Premises, free from liens and encumbrances, except: (a) Real estate taxes assessed on the Premises which are not yet due and payable at the time of conveyance; (b) Betterment assessments, if any, which are not a recorded lien on the date of Closing; (c) Federal, state and local laws, ordinance, bylaws, rules and regulations regulating use of land, including building codes, zoning bylaws, health and environmental laws that do not materially interfere with the existing use of the premise as a two family residence; (d) Rights and obligations in party walls; (e) Any easement, restriction, or agreement of record presently in force, which does not prohibit or materially interfere with the use of the Premises as a two family residence.