I went to your event in Orlando a couple years ago and it was eye opening for me.  

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

Don't underestimate the delay in a flip project. some accidents and events (e.g.

With regards to recourse vs. non-recourse loans, would putting the HELOC in 1st position allow a bank to come after personal assets in the event of a default?

In the event there's a defect, are you going to file suit against yourself?

Finally, make sure that your short-term rental (STR) meets IRS requirements and doesn't get classified as long-term or this could prevent you from leveraging this tax strategy event though you are materially participating in property and it was placed in service.

It's a networking event with active investors.

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

While I overall agree with you, there is a case to be made that premiums will start to normalize:Namely, major insurers pulling out of the high risk areas like FL and CA are limiting their catastrophic events.