If the tenant's credit is terrible, you won't have the leverage to hold them accountable.

Why do you think people still invest into the Roth IRAs or retirement accounts?

I am looking to pull out some equity from existing properties as well.My current mortgage broker doesn't take them into account at all when talking to the banks they work with.

We have a business account with a local bank but we are looking at options that might be better for a real estate investment business as an LLC and that earns a higher yield.  

Don't worry about losing.That is likely not the only reason you are losing.We use this language for our clients, "Buyers agree to limit inspection repair requests to major structural, mechanical, plumbing, environmental, and safety issues."

You'll experience more in a shorter amount of time vs. starting off on your own.Aside from the team, I'd also recommend joining agent communities especially those that have virtual meetings to role play, accountability, discuss marketing tips, etc.

They require significant more work than people account for.The first 1-5 years this will yo-yo, so be over equipped for it.

@Cody M.I would add a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment as a contingency to any offers on properties more susceptible to environmental issues (dry cleaners, gas stations, auto repair garages, etc.)

Recently upgraded to pro account and tried using the "find deal" tool.

This all comes down to how you're structured, how the flip cost were accounted for, if there is a partner (you mentioned "we").If it is an S Corporation and you "distribute" or "sell" the property to yourself, if there is any loss on value, which probably there isn't, know it most likely won't be deductible if it's a related party transaction.