However, keep in mind that tying your primary home to an investment carries inherent risks, especially if the flip doesn't go as planned.

I am always looking to talk to like minded people. 

Keep in mind refinancing costs typically range from 2%-5% of the loan amount, so weigh the upfront costs against the long-term savings to see what works best for your goals.Good luck!

It sounds like you've got some motivated and cooperative sellers. 

That’s a great reminder of how even small details can significantly impact the way a property’s value is perceived.I’ll definitely keep this in mind as I work on formatting my T-12s and ensure they’re straightforward and professional.

Two potential solutions I have in my mind are:1.

The phrase "don't put all your eggs in one basket" comes to mind.

if you don't mind me asking, who was your lender.

But if your a W 2 and real estate is how you are planning on retiring by investing that is a completely different lifestyle and motivation and game plan. 

And just the other day, I was grabbing coffee with a friend who reps a group of invsetors out in San Antonio.. they got burned early on by not clarifying their rental criteria, picking up a triplex that sounded good on paper but turned out to have a revolving door of problematic tenants.A baseline business plan isn’t just a mind-numbing exercise.. it’s the guardrail that keeps your momentum from swerving off into the ditch.