when I used a capital gains calculator online, if I put zero money down and put the 2 loans, the cap gains is a lot lower than if I just recorded 1 loan and entered the money from the downpayment loan under cash.

Use a 2nd position heloc to absorb your paycheck, once your paycheck is entirely paying off your heloc, then it is safe to advance $3000 or $5000 extra against your heloc to make a principle payment against your 1st position heloc.

It may be helpful:I can give you some general info on insuring the property:Here are some things to look for from an Insurance prospective:1.Any in-ground tanks (active or inactive)2.Any Knob & Tube or Aluminum Wiring3.If built before 1978, does the building have Lead Safe certifications4.Any wood stoves or secondary heating units.

You'll be in the middle of the overall upper east side apartment market. 1 or 2 beds 1 or 2 baths in a nice and safe building.

There are several courses online, but before paying a dime it would be helpful to watch the several videos on YOUTUBE on giving prompts.

Portfolio Payoff is very conservative and safe.

I just can't find ANYTHING online that isn't from Chris or his team. 

please send me a case example I'd love to read. that's one appraisal. the knowledge I have as a licensed general contractor working with investors from 5 cities at a time all over the country buidling 3 different floorplans I would say trumps one ADU you read about online 

You might have to dig into off-market deals, though, since inventory is tight.Multi-Family: Always a safe bet if you can snag a good deal.

My best contractors over thirty years of flipping were always people I met through networking or other investors or trial and error, never online.