There will never be an Internet forum where we all sing together and hold hands.

I am very new to the industry, to the point that I think I should start an LLC as a holding company.

So won't tend to find as many oppotunities that work to maximize equity gained like single family homes.For single family homes you'll want to stick to neighborhoods under about $225k ARV in order to have rent/price ratios that make sense on the backend for holding as a BRRRR.

How can they guarantee a rate of return and a 9 month hold period?

Are you factoring in regular maintenance, CapEx, turnover costs, or paying the PITI when you have vacancies or a tenant isn't paying? 

Another problem with this is that I also flip and have friends that flip and buy and hold and if I run across a screaming deal I'll do my best to take it down personally or pass it to someone I know. 

In my state I'm required to hold the items for 10 days from the date I mail them a letter about their possessions.

We're doing buy & hold for the cash flow so that I can leave my day job and play monopoly full-time. 

If a property is being sold every year, there's probably a reason no one wants to hold on to it.  

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.