I live in France, and here according to the law, if we want to flip and sell multiple houses in a year we need to pay big fat % as tax.So, I will be sticking to buying and holding.

Beware, however - you may be comparing your 'market' with other places that have been fixed up and are fresh on the market, so be sure you are going apples to apples.One of my vendors has a saying: "Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered."

Originally posted by @Gene Han:Hello - wanted to know what software architects and/or civil engineers use to do simple site plans (land layout, not building).

: The how-to book of syndicated investment real estate by Gene Trowbridge

I just don't have that Chip & Joanna gene, so I stick to simpler flips and BRRRR's which you can find just about anywhere in SA. 3.

At one point, I had several homes that rented for under $700 and it was brutal.I'm sure this is true with most markets, the closer to the bottom of the rent range you get, the closer to the bottom of the gene pool you get for a renter.

Thanks Jay,As I mentioned in my reply to Caleb.Influencing an appraisal is a walk in the park.If you buy cash or even with finance it doesn't matter.Find the right people who's ethics are through the roof and that have a proven track record.I'll take it as far and say that even if a turnkey company sells you a property for more than what it's worth.As long as they are willing to go along for the long haul ride, then you are good.There are too many operators that will just flog the product and disappear soon after.Turnkey real estate is about cashflow.If you want fat equity in a deal or a "Deal Of The Century" type property.Don't buy turnkey and do the work yourself.Just my opinionThanks again mate

@Gene BonhamHI gene, That’s something I would love to explore.

The fat days are gone, welcome to the new normal. 

Next time you’ll trim off the fat and be in great shape.