Whether you read my book or one of the others out there, I suggest you educate yourself and learn how to manage well before a mistake sours your plans.Flipping is a great way to earn income, but the market has to be balanced.

We managed about 40 of these assets after the fall out with ocean pointe.

Quote from @Adam Bartomeo: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: U also are fighting all the investor who flooded int to build new homes for rental purposes so OVER supply.. and we know a ton of those got stuck with bad builders and are being worked out so supply is going to keep coming in ..

A rate of 8.5% for DSCR cash out refinance seems a bit high..

For someone staying out, what are your thoughts on paid coaching?

Your scattered approach is going nowhere fast (analysis paralysis) and is highly likely to result in someone taking advantage of you:(Recommend:1) Figuring out what investment approach suits your skills & risk tolerance2) Determining where in the US to apply your chosen approach3) Learning everything you can about that market4) Networking & building contacts & team in the market5) Doing a "test" investment in that market to make sure your expectations are met6) Investing more if your expectations are met.-- If not, go back to step #1 as you many have chosen the wrong approach!

Option Fee, Security Deposit, etc) can you do it with no money out of pocket?

@Savannah Holzer Well, if I stay with SFR as my strategy, then yes, at least at first, while I figure out the self-mangage/landlord gig.

Either live in or rent out for a couple of years?

1) Don't fall into analysis paralysis, theres a ton of ways to invest in Real Estate, pick one and go.2) Take action. You will fail, you are supposed to fail, that's how you learn.3) Systems! Create systems that make ...