Readers should seek professional advice.

I know January and February are slow months, but looking for suggestions to seek bookings in the short term. 

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My name is Jay I'm excited to join this platform as a new investor based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With one successful flip under my belt, I'm eager to connect with fellow investor...

For example, our agreement includes a clause stating that we seek the owner's permission for any expenses over $500.

Seeking a construction/architect/development mentor would be wise.

Personally I wouldn't feel comfortable trying to wholesale a relatives $1M home knowing that I am breaking the law if I cross over into doing anything that can be considered representing them in the transaction, and knowing it will only be marketed to people who buy properties wholesale (typically investors who don't want to pay retail prices), instead of the majority of retail buyers active in the market who are typcially willing to pay more. 

Thanks to everything I’ve learned from the podcasts, books, and this community, my wife and I currently own:A triplex in MaineA single-family rental in San AntonioA single-family primary residence in Las Cruces, NM, which will become a rental when we move in a few monthsFor context, I’m an active-duty Army officer with about 12 years left until retirement, and my wife works for a university in Boston.

For S's and G's, below is the most expensive SFH on the market in Tokyo right now, followed by one of the least expense:https://www.homes.co.jp/kodate...https://www.homes.co.jp/kodate...The condo market is probably more active than the SFH market, but I don't have much insight there.  

I’m a full-time sales professional at a global GSI, so I’m seeking relatively efficient strategies.Has anyone successfully used cash-out refinances, 1031 exchanges, or other equity-based approaches to boost income?

Meaning you can spend the time traveling to the market(As we did for 18 Months once per quarter) or you can seek a reputable operator in the market you want to invest in and leverage their team.