Biggest lesson would be to have refinanced when interest rates were low and locked in a fixed rate for longer terms without a balloon payment!

We specialize in working with fix/flippers and work with a good amount of out of staters. 

This house-hack will be a negative cash flow while I live in it, fix it up, etc. 

That’s when I transitioned to multifamily properties—where owning multiple units under one roof maximized cash flow and long-term returns.To support my growing portfolio of fix-and-flips, wholesale deals, and rentals, I started a construction company.

I also know a guy that does a lot with creative financing on the I-5 corridor but he is mostly Wrapping them or fix and flips. 

@Kyle Lamhypothetical example with simple numbers - you buy a house for 100K and fix it up for 50K.  

Current Market ConditionsPhoenix has long been a hotspot for real estate investors, particularly those interested in fix-and-flip projects.

.•30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate: 7.10%•15-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate: 7.35%•Fed Funds Rate: 5.25% - 5.50%•10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.45%•Housing Inventory: 632,000 active listings (33% with price reductions)With home affordability still a concern, any shift in rate expectations could have a major impact on both buyer demand and investor financing conditions.What Analysts Expect from This Week’s DataCPI Inflation Report (Tuesday, February 13)The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes in the cost of goods and services, serving as a key indicator of inflation.

I am not able to take equity out of my condo because it is currently on the blacklist due to HOA fixing the roofing and a Fannie Mae rule stating, if more then 50% of the condos in that community are owned by investors, I may not be able to refi.

You can also make your place more trouble-free by fixing things up front that are most likely to break (new light fixtures, light bulbs, door locks, etc.).