I still do it, but as a way of adding cash lump sums (new seed money) to start another string of hold/refis...as many as I want...all from the same lump sum.Flip to hold is the way to gold.However, riches (flip lump sums) have a shelf life.  

And should attract top shelf tenants.

I keep hearing this "no,no" on condos - everyone here seems to be against them; and yet my husband keeps saying that with a single family home we are infinitely more likely to run into problems and constant expenses, including roof, yard, kids messing up the place, etc.I don't even know what to do anymore. 

Also if you can find a way to do the deal with someone else's money than your cash on cash is infinite. 

There is no cash flow for 3-4 years as it is built, but then after a return of capital in years 5-6 you will have an infinite return for your cash on cash and be able to reinvest that money, but more importantly, the property will be held for approximately 25 years so your wealth will grow possibly 30X over that period of time.Or, ideally, do both!

Now multiply that times 6 (6 x $50k = $300k).CCR is infinite, since you never actually spend the money...it comes back to you with every refi.Joe VilleneuveREcapSystemA2REIC

Income from Flipping has a shelf life.

Also modifying off the shelf prints they’ll charge a premium for it if they get it right.

The summary report is taped to the kitchen shelf.

These companies that sell "seasoned shelf corps" and then want big fees to get your corporate lines of credit are just taking your money.