Van smith (keller williams), and Kim Dao (pacific wide realty)

Inflated ARV's and underestimated rehab costs are common practice with most wholesalers, much of which are newbies who have never flipped a home themselves.As another stated, there are other ways to land deals besides wholesalers so cast a wide net and use multiple avenues to funnel your leads.

@Guy KerenI’ve got 18 SFR in the DFW area and target the 150-200k range homes that don’t need much work.

I’m considering cashing out my 401(k) and IRA funds to invest in more real estate and would appreciate any advice or insights on whether this idea is viable.Current Financial Situation:Significant savings in 401(k) and IRA accounts.Additional funds in a taxable brokerage account.Age: 40, with a relatively high effective tax rate.Limited emergency fund.Existing Duplex:Mortgage with a 75% LTV ratio and a high interest rate.Modest annual cash flow.Withdrawal Scenarios:Scenario 1: Withdraw everything today at age 40, resulting in a 35% loss to penalties and taxes.Scenario 2: Withdraw at age 60 with growth scenarios ranging from 1.3x to 2.3x the initial balance.Proposed Real Estate Investment:Purchase two additional duplexes with a 75% LTV and 6.635% interest rate on a 30-year term.Projected outcomes include appreciation, cash flow growth, loan amortization, and tax benefits.Comparison of Real Estate vs.

I will say that doesn't always mean a pool table or skeet shooting range or mini golf.

You can likely fetch rents in the $1,000 to $1,200 range, so cash flow—even on a significantly levered deal—is highly achievable.

Here is the range of cooperating commissions on DFW duplexes listings active as of last week.

Yes you could sell and get your 500k less taxes and then reinvest but maybe looking forward you need to look at investments with higher returns of 10% range.  

It said a massive amount thousands of miles wide is going land on Florida. 

What is the mindset or strategy when the offers are out of range from the absolute top ranges of rent that could be charged?