There is no transparency what so ever and I have yet to see a trust worthy guru who will lay it out for you the way it is upfront!

Focus on the out-of-pocket heavily and transparently...most folks go wrong with not understanding the true costs associated with the deal...resources to get it under contract...closing costs...holding costs....and the cost of renovation.Do you have some of the numbers handy from your deal you could share? 

During downturn, it's best to just invest at public investment company because their valuation usually has discount compare to the (non-transparent) private entity.hope it helps.

After a few times of lending with a company that affords you the ability to have full transparency into their operations with your money, you will have all the knowledge you need to get out and do it on your own if you decide that's what you want to do.

When you reach your growth goals you can refinance paid-off properties to invest in retirement and stocks again.Though I will admit, for transparency's sake, I own no 401k, IRA, or HSA type accounts.

They are fully transparent and look out for the investors best interest.

Although the fact that you are planning on only living in the new house for a year is what will be a red flag for your lender.You will need to just be transparent with your mortgage loan officer and they will guide you.

I think the world of real estate investing is going to come back to the world of being more and more transparent as time goes along.

I'm not sure how it would work but I assume that's where transparency would come into place considering there is an agreement in place? 

We volunteer to be transparent build trust and build a business.