Additionally, I mentioned that I had sent them a small holiday gift card as a token of appreciation (which I send to all of my tenants) and wished their family a peaceful and warm holiday season.Your insights helped me craft a response that balanced kindness with maintaining boundaries, and I truly appreciate it.

.- Background: Took some real estate classes before but really a lot of self learning on creative financing - Current Goal:To close my first wholesale deal within the next few months by learning from seasoned investors and applying proven strategies.I'm here to absorb as much knowledge as possible, so if you have any tips or resources, I’m all ears!

Make sure you talk to a Banker or Loan officer that is well versed in both SE (Self Employed) income and also Non/QM programs.One tip I will give you as a Banker is open up a "Business Checking account" and for the next 12 months pay "Everything" out of that account. 

If you only give it as a gift, it will be considered a gift.

Wholesaling isn't my specialty, but for those wholesalers I've worked with generally aren't looking to give you personal tips or strategies to be more consistent, they're generally just say, "get a list, call all of them, and then follow up in a week" or something similar.

Are there any markets outside Boston that any of you have had success with a house hack or tips to succeed in this type of market?

Any advice or tips would be appreciated.

Do you have any other tips on "the live" in flip potential in LA? 

5 tips i should keep in my mind when buying  rental property? 

If you want please feel free to add me to your Network would love to be part of the team and I am always happy to help and offer advice or tips on my side of the finance part of things!