The person that bids the lowest interest rate gets the certificate. 

I am glad I was in a position to do my first several flips with personal cash and one investor.  

The person I talked to in the Planning department was very helpful and agreed that the regulations are ridiculous, but for the time being, they're still in place.

Hi Shawn-Congratulations on starting out on your real estate investing career.You have a question about whether it is good to have your real estate license or not as an investor and you are leaning toward multifamily investing.I personally think having your real estate license is helpful as an investor.Having your real estate license allows you to work with other investors to help them build their portfolios which helps expand your network while being productive, you can research market value more effectively, find out about deals before they are listed, and of course it allows you to collect the commission on purchasing any listed property.To Your Success!

Personally, I think house-hacking is the best way to start. 

Personally hate the notion of using them solely because the loan process is "easier".

Hey how's it going all. My name is Chris, looking to start getting involved in making some passive income. I am an Automation & Workflow Manager, Specialty in AI. Been in IT for 20 years, looking to put my skills ...

Quote from @Jamie Banks: I have a MTR co-hosting business so part of our inventory are the ones that I personally own or manage through my business.

Personally I’d stick with SFR or at 4 units or less for preferred financing and to reduce risk of the exchange failing.

Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: Quote from @Kevin Sobilo: Also, a contractor may not be the best person to develop your scope of work!