Never mind all the costs associated with the two transactions, the new roof that had to be put on, the new sewer line, the city's assessment for sidewalks, four coats of paint and a complete set of appliances.So, do I think you should buy this new residence at retail?

Get several quotes on this, the "big name" guys, the ones with the full page ads in the phone book are often 3 or 4 times as much as the "no name" guys.Good luck.all cash

Is there another buying strategie Wheatie that would make those types of transactions a deal?

So I have not done all my research (I have done a lot in wholesalling, but only read books on rentals) yet and that is why I'm sure in the future you will see some stupid questions.

I’ve seen it among my contacts, and there are several books and plenty of research on the subject.

If you are interested, please contact me directly to discuss.Valley Agent Criteria:A self starter, but not someone who is ambitious enough to go out on their own… Knowledge of SF Valley and Thousand Oaks/Simi Valley (member of SoCal board) Someone who understands the rental market (acquiring low price properties that demand high rents) Experience with Winforms and MLS Investment property experience Computer savvy Home office with fax, email and a windows operating system, Outlook (not MAC) Someone with an existing book of potential clients Someone who knows the neighborhoods intimately in the SF Valley and Conejo Valley

We have done a lot of real estate transactions and look forward to working with and learning from others, whether they have done more or less than us.Tony

Is it possible for a first-time home-buyer such as myself to assimilate all of the information from books/Internet research/television programs, maybe some phone calls from a realtor relative, but not go with a real estate agent?

Go to the library and check out every book you can.

- Tom ClancyThe last thread about Sub2 transaction was great!