We currently use our own method of wholesaling and do about 30 deals a month. 

Of course there is also insurance and taxes and maintenance (still well lower than the $1500 for stocks) but it is an asset that will appreciate (specifically where I buy) and if there is a crash I still get the rent.I do also invest in stocks using a method called Iron Condor on the S&P500 Index.

Investing in real estate is primarily a method to grow wealth not create wealth.

In regards to the ARV, what is the best method to determine this?

If you are into trading or investing in stocks, then Norbert's Gambit is a method used to avoid currency exchange fees.  

Obviously a flip.If you are wondering how they bought it so cheap, look at methods used by wholesalers.

I'm going to use the Brrr method.

Currently I have one rental in Cary, and intend on acquiring more, probably mostly through the BRRRR method.

It seems like this is hurting my options (no surprise) but I am being told it makes the idea of buying a home through non-traditional financing methods and then doing a cash-out refi impossible.

The wide variety of topics they cover just gives so many different perspectives and methods to open your eyes too.