I flip with cash, not loans, mainly because there are not enough deals out there that meet my highly selective acquisition criteria, so no need to pay interest on cash otherwise sitting in a money market account. 

Understanding the markets to avoid, what laws to watch out for and selecting the proper strategy that goes with property plays a huge part in this. 

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The ones who are extremely selective—sticking to just one or two partners over decades—tend to have a more stable trajectory.

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Many of these areas also benefit from both rising home values and increasing rents.Ultimately, successful investing comes down to selecting a growing market, a strong neighborhood, and building a reliable team to support you.

My suggestion would be to select someone with the most forum posts or most reviews.

Before getting started, I’d recommend focusing on three key areas:Strategy Selection – Understand the different investment strategies (BRRRR, short-term rentals, etc.) and determine which aligns best with your goals.Market Research – Study the market you want to invest in, including property values, rental demand, and economic trends.Laying the Foundation – Take proactive steps now that will set you up for success later.

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I think the worries about whether California's statutory rejection of Section 469(c)(7) also means California will selectively reject other bits and bobs of the regulations for 469 are unfounded.