And while nothing is foolproof the most consistent method of finding good vendors is relying on OTHER real estate investors that have worked with those vendors. 

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The tax benefits refer to the tax deductions from mortgage interest and property tax.The returns mainly rely on appreciation, and the cash flow only improves in the last few years, also depending on securing the 5% refinance rate.I've learned a lot from this forum, but as I start to operate on my own, I'm still not completely confident.

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With the future being so uncertain I realized there was a need to do more than just rely on my job for financial security. 

However, I do rely on my trusted network of local professionals for different parts of the process.

Although we do have our own money in every project we do, we rely heavily on our network of Private Lender's.

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Patricia,I wouldn’t rely solely on the seller’s agent, as they are only sharing information provided by the seller and represent the seller’s interests, not yours.

It may seem easy to jack up rent but there is something to be said about good, on-time paying tenants.As an accountant, I always rely on the numbers.