There is almost a predatory flavor to the quick responses and encouragement to undertake risky, complicated situations that are immediately posted when young, green investors introduce themselves. 

Important distinction here: a 1031 exchange can defer capital gains tax on the sale of an investment property, but it doesn’t eliminate or avoid inheritance/estate tax in New Jersey.

I think as investors we can get caught up in the "well it worked for them, so it should work for me" without taking into consideration that the regional 'flavor' and how that would impact my deal.But it does help to work with a lender that has the flexibility and familiarity to lend to both and manage our own expectations when it comes to rate and leverage.

The distinction between active and passive income is so important for investors, and the RE Pro status is a game-changer for offsetting active income.

That distinction just has to do with the market and how much demand there is for both strategies.

@David Litt This is such an important distinction, I really appreciate you bringing it up.I think a lot of newer investors lump “foreclosure” and “foreclosure rescue” together, but you’re right: the intent is totally different.

Well, when it comes to asset protection for things like real estate, we can breakdown asset protection into two distinct categories, inside asset protection and outside asset protection. 

They come in all different flavors... from awesome to absolutely terrible and everything in between.  

The distinction between a brand new house & a " newer" is generally minimal, its more about the quality of the builder.So what really boils down to is can you get a good deal, with prospects of a quality Tennant pool.

Now I realize that totally does not answer your question and may actually be more confusing as to why you don't get a response, but it is an important distinction nonetheless. yup hate the way zillow doese that.. half the  time the agent who is on there has no clue about the property.. waste of time using zillow .. if I was an active broker i would never pay for zillow leads personally.