Which side of your mouth should I believe because you are talking out of both of them?

Now my Partners and I have a portfolio of 10 buildings worth $20 million in Brooklyn, NYC.I continue to use the skills and connections I have in my previous career and have become a Partner in a Software company.There are so many advantages and safety in progressing in both your profession and your Investment careers.To me, unless you were born with a Golden Spoon in your mouth, an Entrepreneur that had nothing will be working harder than a 9 to 5 employee.If you do it this way, I fully believe you will increase the odds of your success significantly.

Dealing with a headache property can be discouraging and put a bad taste in your mouth overall for REI, but if you keep at it and learn from certain decisions, it will pay off in the long run.

It is an issue of your intent and ability to demonstrate intent to hold for productive use.Not wanting to put words in your mouth - but when your title says flipping, and you want to know how many you can do it really starts to sound like you're developing a model that would not be appropriate for 1031s. 

If you would've followed your own advise that appreciation is a bonus and cash flow is king then you would've never bought that property and you'd be a poorer man for it today, but you were smart enough to put your money where your mouth isn't.

let me make sure I understand exactly what your saying without putting words in your mouth, If I DO NOT buy from the bank I'm not consider a BIG league investor?

Having a high deductible is a way to put your money where your mouth is and show you have confidence in your property. 5.

Furthermore, a case for fraud requires someone to lie in the first place; keeping your mouth shut is the easiest way to avoid the issue.In theory, a lender could sue you, the buyer, for inducing the seller/borrower to breach his mortgage agreement (called "tortious interference with contract").

You've actually put your money where your mouth is and took the risk to put yourself out there. 

It'll be easier for you to just work with a realtor, but if you hate realtors with a passion then showing the seller you're serious and can put money where your mouth is is a good start.