These self employed 2nd mtg's are typically based on alternative method of caluclation like profit and loss statements if you're self employed or the last 12 months of bank statement deposits using a formula to derive an income from these deposits (like 50% of all annual rolling 12 calendar month deposits X 50% /12 months = monthly income).

Focus on potential profit margins and market trends.Be Local: Understanding micro-markets within these neighborhoods can mean the difference between a good flip and a great one.Network: Partner with investor-friendly agents, contractors, and wholesalers who know how to find and secure off-market deals.Nashville's real estate market continues to thrive, and these neighborhoods are at the center of the action.

@Muhammad Kashif to avoid interest related transactions:1) Buy & hold rentals - you make your money back via rental payments.2) Funding flip deals - instead of lending at an interest rate, you could lend for a percentage of the profits on the sale.

Purchase preforming notes capped at half your total deployable capital (150K)Then sale the future revenue of those notes through note exchanges, doing this will allow you to hedge the US real estate volatility while turning a profit from the market  

This is important because right now we could probably make around $200 profit after all mortgage payments, insurance, etc.

Myself, I would stay with the numbers in front of me that have proven to be profitable.

Reduce the price, make the sale, split the profits, and re-start your life.

You may not have to wait long to start turning a profit.

(this will help you keep your money)Profit First, by Michal Michalowitz (this will help you organize your money)The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller.

In the end I still made a profit and helped a new investor.