but if i go in a LLC with them i get hit with the tax from the sale of the homeThe GC and the flipper were just going to split the profits from the sale of the home and they were going to pay me 2%/12% for the duration of the build. 

That makes a real difference.Initially we had one originator, one part-time processor, and a part-time admin assistant. 

Build up job skills, build up savings, and increase your W2 income.

I have been filling my pipeline for the past 4 months but everything thus far has fell apart.

Cash flow approximately 350 a month.Option 2: Use the cash to buy land to build a 6 bed 4 bath duplex, all in cost approximately 300k/330k. 

New agents may struggle with periods of no income while waiting for deals to close.Solution: Budget wisely, build a financial cushion, and prepare for slow months.

I will be using this as a building block on how I manage properties in the future so its important to me to have a basis to start from. 

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

The #1 reason that Landlords fail, according to the American Apartment Owners' Association, is the landlord's failure to manage to the lease.  

So many variables can turn a deal sideways from 1 hour to the next - i.e. inspection findings, title issues, contracts, financing issues, taxes, dept. of buildings/local municipalities, etc.I'm glad to hear you made it through the challenges, and it sounds like you'll be able to leverage this experience as you grow your portfolio.All the best to you along your journey!