You can use data sites to find buyers who have purchased properties under an LLC and then skiptrace the owners, knowing they buy in the area and have similar inventory to their buy box. 

There are VERY FEW DEALS AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW….There is inventory for sale…butNOT…..Properties that can be acquired that;1) Will have minimum 80% equity vs ARV…after the ALL IN investment ( unless the cash down is way out of balance ) 2) CASH FLOW TODAY enough to cover all costs PLUS RESERVES and return all cash out of pocket in a reasonable time period.3) You could sell TOMORROW if you needed to and not lose any money4) Dont include rosey hopes of appreciation to cover negative equity Al last ALL… of the current wholesale deals are just trashy retail deals.

If you are a flipper, your real estate along with related costs are considered inventory.The bare minimum feature within Quickbooks is to have the inventory feature.

Currently, the rental income would not cover the mortgage payments, but I'm considering refinancing if interest rates decrease (possibly conventional to free up VA entitlement) as well as adding a fifth bedroom to increase rental income.My Plans: I intend to retain the NC property due to a stable tenant with a recently renewed year-long lease.

These are advantageous as they look mostly at the asset's for the loan not necessarily your personal statements as much as conventional loans. 

But they are only available after 7pm each evening & weekends is their quiet time together so no visitors.I wrote a detailed letter explaining what they need EMD, closing costs, DTI, escrow/month, mortgage pmts etc etc & all requirements to qualify for conventional financing.

You would need an owner-occupied loan like a conventional 5% down mortgage.

I am thinking about moving into a new home in the Bay Area and just got pre-approved for up to $800k conventional financing not FHA due to me owning rentals.

Consider factors like neighborhood, school districts, and proximity to amenities.Financing and Mortgage Considerations:Investment Property Mortgage: Understand that an investment property mortgage may have higher interest rates and require a larger down payment compared to a primary residence mortgage.Future Refinance: Consider the possibility of refinancing the property when you decide to move in, potentially lowering your interest rate and monthly payments.Loan Types: Look into loan types that might offer favorable terms for investment properties, such as conventional loans or FHA loans if the property meets the criteria.Rental Management:Long-Term vs.

So, I want to buy this house with a conventional loan as a primary home to house hacking and take advantage of the separate meters and all of that.