But then again, no one ever went broke paying tax on profit. 

I currently have a majority of my savings invested in the stock market but am looking to diversify into real estate and other ventures to achieve my financial goals.

Has some major flaws.

Cash OfferARV $180,000 - $55,000(Rehab) - $14,400 (8% fees, CC, HC) - $40,000 (profit) = $70,600 MAONovationARV 180,000 x .95 =171,000 (EST.

It's a long-term learning process, but an interesting and often profitable journey - best of luck to you!

And the obvious, again well documented, FOR PROFIT.... 

The deal was successful and later on we sold the property at a significant profit and 1031 to something larger. 

I know this is not all owners, but a majority fall into this camp.

TD bank is the only major bank that I know of that does helocs on investment properties, and last I checked they would only go up to 65% of the value of your home.

If land values are increasing significantly, you can back-end load the seller financing for a percentage of the profit when you sell.To add to prior comment, how many septic tanks do you have?