and yes, of course your budget needs to be able to factor that in. 

im in the process of doing that right now any tips so i dont overspend on reno since a nonconforming duplex is more valued at cashflow than the arv

Of course markets change and the chances of a profitable flip have changed as well.

. - of course, your conclusion is correct.

I can’t say I came up with the idea, I saw a landlord with more units than I have post that they offered the holiday discount, bug only to their tenants who had made all their rent payments on time and in full over the course of the year.

Of course, this makes best sense if you can make an agreement with the seller before buying the note.

It was written before the days of YouTube, so it's not full of the common nonsense where authors sell a course, send you to their website for downloads, or write a follow-up with additional "secrets" they forgot to put in the first book.Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene was another good one.

If she has money to collect easily, then consult your attorney on best course of Action and likeiness of getting paid on it.

Any tips or tricks?

. - PRO TIP: many builders lose their license then create new company in name of wife or other relative/friend.2) Check Better Business Bureau, but don't assume all the complaints are legit. - If there area MANY, then that is a problem.