If people stopped trying to game the system, then the lawmakers wouldn't have to keep making it harder for us investors to make a buck.  

I'm new to the real estate game and I'm trying to acquire my first flip (put an offer in Friday) My plan was to move into a home and work on doing the renovations myself, then sell it in 3 months.

Any damage caused by the washing machine (which is probably most of it) is the tenants responsibility, but it is going to be tough to prove.

At the end of it all, by God's Grace, I will be mastering this game.

Thanks Breaking even isn't the name of the game.

Just getting into the real estate investing game with the intention of trying to retire far earlier than 65 or however old it will be by the time I get there (I'm in my early 20's).

Account ClosedFirst learn how to play the game, then become a master at the game.The goal of a wholesaler is to negotiate the least amount a seller will accept for their property.

A lot of the material is very applicable to the Real Estate game.

That's the game.

I have minimal dollars in once I get the loan, but I do have some skin in the game plus my labor.