This isn't magic it's consistent and persistent application of proven REI strategies that are tried and true and represented very well in the BP community. 

@Charlie Fitzgerald> I can feel the magic on BP!

Sales comps or no, I still don't get the magic formula that appraised my home's value some 30% higher. 

Appraisers are now on the other side of the pendulum, generally being very conservative with their valuations.It is not uncommon when a house is sold today for the appraisal to "magically" come in right around what the home is selling for.

And well… My magic wand still has a few more tricks left...

If a Genie magically appeared in front of you one day and offered to grant you one wish (related to your Real Estate business), what would you wish for?

You mentioned FHA, so I'll assume you intend to owner occupy.FHA 3.5% down as you identifiedConventional 25% down as you identifiedConventional 5% down if your income is in the magic goldilocks zone (hint: it probably isn't)Conventional 15% down is also out there for owner occ duplex

*checks magic crystal ball* nah it's good. 

I believe there are also certain cases where you can still be found personally negligent despite the property being in an LLC, so it's not a magic shield to prevent being sued in all cases.  2) Holding title in an LLC can effect available financing, interest rate, ease and ability of refinancing. 3) There are additional set up fees/paperwork/ headache, accounting and annual expenses involved to maintain an LLC.

I also read chapter two of the BG’s guide, and don’t want to get analysis paralysis, but don’t worry, the book, The Magic of Thinking Big, turned my fear into action.