To get started with fix and flips, first define your criteria, including location, property type, and budget.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

You might consider starting with a small property that fits your budget and gradually expanding your portfolio as you learn the ropes.

On the other hand, if you're working with a lower budget and cash flow is your priority, say under $180k, Cleveland is the place to look.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

While the right program can provide a strong ROI, it’s crucial to evaluate whether the cost fits within your budget and aligns with your current investment goals.2.

Typically, if you have a mortgage, the mortgage company will collect taxes and insurance when you pay,  so there is not really any budgeting required for this.

If you came to me with an unlimited budget and asked me the most desirable place to live on Earth, my response would be Malibu or the Pacific Palisades. 

The area is way to pricey for my budget so I do all my investing in midwest markets (Memphis and Detroit mostly).

Their commercials seem higher quality than the no on prop 33 commercials (who have similar budgets but from much more sources).Hopefully voters educate on this and strike down this proposition for the third time.