I started using artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to build models that could predict a property's market value, given a few basic metrics.

It gets even lower if you have a construction professional provide reports and distribute the funds.  

You can also use private lenders who might have more relaxed terms but it will cost you more.Since one of your option is to pay taxes and penalties on early distribution you may want to consider converting to Roth, which will allow you to take our your contributions at any time before retirement age.Hope this helps. 

I'm back and just bought my first investment property with the intent of using the Brrrr technique.

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With that being said, I related to the book as I read through it and compared how I had handled situations in my past with similar techniques.

I've been investing for 3 months and the first quarterly distributions came in--around 7% annualized, which is about what they target (an 8% return).

I am currently working at a Target Warehouse distribution center and working only 3 days a week leaves a lot of free time so I can learn about real estate.

For those of you focused on building buy and hold portfolios, what kind of techniques do you use to help you keep your eye on the ball and not bail out for short term gains or worse, letting yourself get LAZY?

-When we theoretically make a profit on a flip, how do we distribute that profit?