@Dallin BlankFoundation issues are common in DFW due to the clay soil, but many investors still profit by knowing how to assess and negotiate these properties.

For multiple reasons it was a slow, dirty but eventually profitable process.

I have 3 joint venture deals that were presented to me as netting 170% profits in 2 years. 

From there every 20 point increment affect pricing differently.

But if you don’t have time, in summary, he argues that Fannie and Freddie took excessive risk to juice profits, which had nothing to do with supporting the mortgage market.

As a realtor and investor the buy and hold situation can be profitable.

We profit about $1200 a month from both units.

.- Potential for quick profits - Enhances property value - - Adaptable to market trendsCons.- High risk - Time-intensive - Requires substantial capitalBRRRR:Pros.- Builds long-term wealth - Generates rental income - Increases equityCons.- Complex process - Requires financing - Dependent on market conditionsAirbnb:Pros.- Potential for higher returns - Flexible pricing - Short-term commitmentCons.- Requires active management - Subject to regulatory risks - Income can vary seasonallyI wish you the best in your new venture.

I have one long term partnership that we share capital but I still do all the work ( rain maker) he is a cpa so he does do the books and tax return though :)  WE built one subdivision together were he put in 500k and I made him 1.2 mil in 18 months net profit so that was not bad.

Gross Margin is an important calculation for developers/builders.Gross Margin = Gross Profit / RevenueWe shoot for a 20% gross margin on our New Construction HomesReal #’s:Home Sales Price: $374KClosing Cost: $18,700Cost of Construction: $258KLand Cost: $30KGross Profit = $67K$67K/$374K = 17.9% Gross MarginCame slightly short of our goal of 20%Homes Values and Build Costs are constantly fluctuatingI wish we had a crystal ball