There are many different versions or variations of active investing (wholesaling, buy and hold, BRRR, short term rentals, and many others), but what the reality TV shows do not share are the razor thin margins, the cutthroat world of acquisitions, and the many unglamorous aspects of the business that make it very tough for the average active investor with a W-2 to be successful with this as a side hustle.

@Ryan Britt You can use the VA loan to purchase 1-4 unit properties. 2-4 unit properties have minor variations in qualifying and closing out the loan.

I've found a few online but OH BOY....Crazy variations. 

One batch do what you've been doing as a control and then try a different variation, or several, and see what works better.

I was researching in the Portland Me area, why are some properties so much higher in their property taxes & is this something that can be appealed. 

That type of valuation is actually more "accurate" as it accounts for the variations observed in the market.

There's just to much variation between state-to-state, and even within local markets in the same state. 

That being said, we'd love to use that to purchase, but are currently unlendable due to employment variation.

Shop around for pricing with contractors-I had quotes with $75k variations!

There is a surprising amount of variation between states.2.