Narrow down your location based off of your comfortability, budget, local property owner regulations, and rent to price ratio, and you'll be building a portfolio in no time. 

If so, you should diversify into other markets so you can spread the risk out. 

Then you should be able to narrow it down to a closer date afterwards.

I believe $1200 spread over 12 months for painting 2 rooms is a little high (i just paid $4k for painter to texture walls and paint (prime and paint) walls and ceilings in 1350’ unit), but not as outrageously high as some posts imply. 

It's known investment of 20% and above is Ponzi and would be very fast liquidated.known investment of 20% and above is Ponzi and would be very fast liquidated.Madoff for example does't open his fund to everyone but use a feeder fund, in this instance, Norada is the feeder fund and may receive kickback/commision from the Lopez guy.For me it's very transparent Ponzyyy just by opening their website, there're thousand of warning spread out of internet.

Larger properties spread your risk.Be Ready for Some Sweat Equity: Many first-time house hackers underestimate this part, but putting in a little elbow grease can drastically improve your returns.

Right now, we’re seeing a slight increase in inventory and some corrections in rents, which could create opportunities—but achieving solid cash flow on a condo can still be challenging.Getting pre-approved is a great first step to narrow down your options and focus on locations that make sense for your goals.

Obviously right now is a lower valuation, but there is always ways to take advantage of the currency spread. 

In recent episodes, it seems that BRRRs have become harder and harder to pull off with narrow margins. 

First, I would never try and provide tax advice to a seller, it will get you sued, especially to a 100 year old person.Regarding seller finance, since the amount is spread out over long term, they should check with their CPA on how they are or are not taxed on the gains as well as interest on the loan.