Simply put, there is a very big difference.

When you can enter from a position of strength financially, the risk:reward ratio significantly changes.

Or simply delete in shame

I’d encourage you to think outside the box when sourcing off-market properties rather than simply replicating someone else’s strategy—what works for them may not necessarily work for you.Additionally, connecting with real buyers who can close on deals is crucial.

I have some who will simply lend 100% of PP and 100% of Rehab  up to 70-75% of ARV in parts of the midwest and SE - feel free to shoot me a DM and we can discuss! 

You aren’t creating new deductions, you’re simply pulling them forward so you’ll have less deductions in the future.

There are thousands of websites out there that are disguised as helping the public find the best of the best but at the end of the day its simply taking your info and selling it to a 3rd party as a lead.If you are trying to buy a home or an investment property and you have good to excellent credit you should always use an FDIC Bank or Credit Union.

A conventional renovation loans will allow you to use preferred contractors, requirements are they must be simply licensed and insured.  

Quote from @Kody Smith: without getting too deep into my finances, what my strategy is...1. take loans to buy properties (leverage)2. fix/flip for day to day cash flow income3. use some of the fix/flip income to buy consistent cash flow through:- business acquisition, - commercial properties (MF and store fronts),I have no intention of doing ALL of the management myself, I will hire management as needed (medium term goal)my expected core role is money provider, evaluating the numbers, making decisions, and connecting with investors, wholesalers, lenders, contractors, and property owners.while I am just on step 2 of the journey, I am looking toward step 3 to stabilize, and not worry about if house prices drop mid project or not (or not worry as much) So to be fair this is more about obtaining and growing a real estate business not simply buying rentals for cashflow.

I find that hard to believe, but you can always call HR and simply say you are trying to confirm if X works there and not say why you need to know.