These books are filled with practical advice to help you avoid these mistakes that start small and snowball into major issues.

Simple answer - avoid the mega banks.

I need a central collection for all my "to-do's", a tracker for progress on projects (from rehabs to acquisitions to honey-do projects).

Keeping your license and avoiding any legal issues is probably worth more than this one transaction.

I get everyone wants to avoid taxes, and as a TX resident and former FL one, I am one of those.

You can acquire the properties without having to use a portfolio loan and avoid the higher interest rate. 

We help our clients:1) Find a fixer-upper to buy2) We get bids3) Negotiate a Scope Of Work with the owner using "Maintain to the Neighborhood" to avoid over-improving, but understanding we will have to pass city Rental Inspection to avoid being a slumlord.4) Provide multiple jobsite videos to show progress and document WHAT was done and the QUALITY.5) Handle passing city Rental Inspection6) Find a tenant with a Replacement Guarantee per Class7) Assist with refinance, so client can repeatSo, why you looking OOS again?

Consider off-market sales to avoid public listings and minimize tenant disruption, using discreet marketing or a wholesale strategy.

You'll have less cash flow on the 200k but the absolute equity build will be faster.I'll also say that I don't actively avoid cash flow.

We’d appreciate any advice, insights, or resources you can share to help us make informed decisions and avoid rookie mistakes.Closing:P.S.