Ensure your flip profits exceed the LOC costs, maintain a financial buffer, and compare it to private or hard money loans.

Sold at a profit in a bidding war.Lessons learned?

Long term financing ensures solid, residual net-profit income without being a landlord How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Start by thoroughly evaluating leads for profitability, calculating ARV (After Repair Value) based on comparable properties sold in the area within the past six months.

More like  2X to 5X the cash out.. these are done with builder developers on their deals So put out 300k get 300k back in profit plus the interest rate. most small builders/ developers need to have a equity partner so you just do both you lend the money and are the equity partner.. pretty clean..

For Livermore, the activity is slower compared to the general Bay Area so you would need to be more cautious on picking the right property to flip, and the margin has to be large enough for it to make sense.

If it has significant upside value, you should consider flipping that yourself or find a partner who knows what they are doing to flip it and split the profit.

This deal showcased our streamlined process and Erika's keen market insights, resulting in a swift transaction and a substantial profit.

Some investors have found that working with the right team even in challenging markets can be a pleasant and profitable venture.  

Further, the costs - depending on your margin as well as the time to learn it vs doing it yourself may not be worth it.