Here’s how each factor might play into your strategy:Bear Market: When home prices are declining, flipping can be riskier because the value of the property could decrease during the renovation period.

That'd be fun! 

Far too many I have seen go many years with no retirement and then try to play catch up. 

Real estate is very interesting to me it’s like putting together a puzzle in my brain and it’s fun.

But where’s the fun in that? 

You keep the note in play and you do a second . 

- and finally once you do this, realize it will never even be close to how it actually plays out in real life, but it can serve as a guide for what sort of money you may need to save up to try and actually accomplish something like this.

Lacey asked for $20K for furnishings and another $10K to convert the garage to a play room and add a pool heater.

Many play "dumb" (but is it playing?)

Focus on Cash Flow Early On:While appreciation is the long-term play, as a beginner, I'd recommend focusing on cash-flowing properties to provide you with a safety net and help you ride out any market fluctuations.