So we turn our conventional deals into no-money-down within 12-18 months by using a refinance as an interim exit.2) In order for that to work you need to create 30% "net profit margin" as if you were going to sell the property.

If there is any significant amount of mold, then the person removing the drywall should take appropriate precautions (such as using a respirator).  

Hi team- I opened up a HELOC a few months ago and was able to grab $127K. I have two rentals at the moment, and I am trying to scale my portfolio at a rapid rate. 2 starter questions-Q: How do I analyze the deal with ...

Short term financing is tough using a mortgage.  

on real estate investing to educate myself before purchasing my first property.I've been scanning the MLS and been in contact with my agent for the past two months looking for a small multifamily or single family home to house hack.Based on my local market, it's looking like a single family home will be the most realistic first purchase.My strategy is to put down about 10% (or lower) using a conventional or FHA loan, make value-add minor rehabs to the property where needed while living in the property (live-in-flip), and then move into a different property and place a tenant in the first (and repeat over several years to acquire multiple properties).I know there are creative methods to finance real estate deals rather than using your own cash.

I am considering ditching altogether and simply using a software like YourPorter for auto-messaging and TurnoverBnB for housekeeper scheduling.

Presumably you are also using a Roth account. 

Unless the buyer is in a USDA eligible area or is a Veteran using a VA loan then a minimum 3.5% down payment is required to qualify for an FHA mortgage.

I began by using a credit line with my local bank.

I began by using a credit line with my local bank.