Cash flow is a huge deciding factor in the next deal.

A hypothetical to see how people factor costs when rolling equity forward into additional purchases.For this example assume  you purchased property “A” for 100k, and put 25% down. 2 years later you sell it for 125k so you now have 50k (25k from your initial down payment + 25k in equity).

Things are getting harder and harder in a lesser asset class and as things trend into the future influenced politically that's going to get worse. 

I understand that with SFRs, my rent, maintenance, and taxes will be more but that is all factored in.My reservations with the SFRs are rising insurance and property taxes.

I'd like to find another home in Prattville for a rental or fixer (to rent or flip depending on different factors).  

(by itself probably not enough but combined with other factors it could happen) Arguably you have commited bank fraud.

-  If so, then that total (for example...monthly debt service is $2,000 and you underwrite at holding for 6 months, then you factor in that you have a total of $12,000 cash that you will be putting into the deal over that 6 month holding period) counts towards your "costs" or "cash into the deal" that you need to factor in, correct?           

The hassle factor of self managing is real.

Hey Saed,Given your current situation, even though your W2 job isn’t related to your degree, the key factor for FHA qualification is income stability.

@Jose LealI factor in $15k in soft costs and $10k contingency but it will depend on your specific situation.