Once interest rates begin to fall, prices will almost instantly increase due to pent-up demand.

Half the loan is instantly paid off with the $50K, then the $2000 extra principal is 4X the original payment.

The idea of a 1099 trade is definitely something I am considering as it could bring instant cash flow.

Keep pushing. real estate is a long game and instant gratification is rare.

A few points that I considered when crafting this strategy:-I didn't want to turn off Instant Book because of the SEO hit on Airbnb.

Zillow will almost instantly bounce up the zestimate. 

And even then returns can still be tight depending on how good the theming is.The instant fast cash flow was fun while it lasted, but we're moving into a more typical real estate cycle right now in this market where success is going to be determined by those with patience, looking at it as more of a long-term investment (as real estate has historically been).Agree with Shawn and Ryan.

Just set up instant notifications when properties hit the market in your target areas, get the lockbox combo and write the offer!!!

But what I really caught my eye was this:The issue with that is that most investors starting off need ripe fruit right out of the gate not 6 months later.Now that seems to infer that there's a path to instant success?

These are sub2 sellers which can either be flipped for instant gain or sold with a wrap...