Focus on Investor RelationshipsMany wholesalers work exclusively with investors, bypassing the need to act as traditional agents.

So while moving back into it for 2 years does bring the 121 exclusion back into play, that exclusion is reduced based on the percentage of Non Qualified usage over the holding period.  

Airy (19119) and W Germantown closer to Germantown Ave and up north (19144)Southern Eastwick (19153)C: Mix of buy and holds and flips, typically a BRRR neighborhood.West Side of Cobbs Creek this one is rapidly changing (19143/39)South Haddington (19139)Lower West Oak Lane (19138)Mid Kingsessing (19143), Pockets of Elmwood Park (19142) down to Parts of Eastwick (19156)East Germantown further away from Germantown Ave (19144, 19138) or closer to Wayne Junction (19144)Rest of Port Richmond (19134)Olney (19120), La Salle Area (19141, 19144) , Most of the neighborhoods that are adjacent to Broad, north of Roosevelt Blvd all the way to ~Godfrey (19141, 19126)Strawberry Mansion from Cecil B to Diamond (19121)Allegheny West North Of Cambria (19132)Eastwick (19153)C-: Mainly rentals with some low end flips.Elmwood Park (19142)Southern Strawberry Mansion from Diamond to Lehigh (19132)Allegheny West between Somerset and Indiana Ave (19132)NE Harrowgate (19134)Carrol Park/Heston Ville (19131)D: Almost exclusively rentals with home depot style flips.Mill Creek (19139)Most of Elmwood Park, especially the tinier and narrow streets (19142)Parts of Strawberry Mansion by Lehigh Ave to Somerset Ave in Allegheny West(19132)Pretty much all of 22nd Street to Frankford Ave between Lehigh and Roosevelt Blvd (with some exceptions for properties bordering Roosevelt Blvd) (19132, 19140, 19133, 19134)Good Chunk of Frankford (19124)F: Higher Crime and objectively Philly's center for its opioid epidemic.

Points, often referred to as discount points, are upfront fees paid directly to the lender at closing in exchange for a reduced interest rate on your mortgage.In a hard money loan, closing costs typically range from 2% to 5% of the loan amount, similar to traditional loans.

The home was on the market for over 200 days, the builder offered 15,000 discount.

The best deal I can find today is one that you buy cash, invest a rehab and when you pull out 75% of your ARV you leave maybe a small amount of money in the deal and you break even (BEFORE DISCOUNTING FOR VACANCY, REPAIRS, etc) Yes that means you leave like 10-25k in the deal and your payment becomes $3000/m and your rent is $3000 a month or slightly less.This is for my local market and for Class B or higher RE. 

With this method you can you find properties that need work and at a discounted rate, fix them up and then rent them out to add them to your rental portfolio. 

@Alicia Howard Since your 5th wheel RV is used exclusively as a short-term rental property and does not move, its depreciation depends on its classification.

I think some folks search for discounts so that's a way for being promoted.Seems guest dont rent a 4 bedroom house unless they have triple the amount of guests they originally reserved for.  

Hey Christine, I might be biased, but you could look into Cleveland, Oh.Here are a few things to consider against investing there:- Slower appreciation compared to some other markets- Harsh winters, which can lead to higher maintenance costs- Many discounted single and duplex might need repairs or updates, especially if the previous owners haven’t kept up with maintenance over the years- Some local regulations to be aware of (nothing crazy, but worth noting when trying to close deals).But there are also some solid reasons to invest in Cleveland:- Affordable properties in the $100K-$300K range- Strong long term rental market due to a high rent to price ratio- Landlord friendly laws overall- Potential for great cash flow- Opportunities for Section 8 tenants- stable market once you have the right team in placeEvery market has pros and cons so it comes down to your budget, risk tolerance, and finding a reliable crew you can trust.