By doing so, you will see that people will ask you questions about your expertise and bring you business.

A real-world cash flow model should be built using actual data to make things ACCURATE.

It took us almost three years before we really started moving using that model...I wouldnt advise that approach.

Obviously, properties with negative equity aren't going to work for the wholesale flip business model.

I'm skeptical about this because I have no expertise with rehabbing properties, and, as Scott pointed out to me, the numbers are even more complicated and entail more risk than pledging my 401(k).So I am very uncertain as to how to proceed.

Who has been your role model?

Just not their model...They are selling them on the penny.Would love to discuss with potential services you may provide them.... send a PM or reply.

My business model is trying to undercut the market with our resources at our bank who owns my firm and modular home manufacturers.

First off, I have much, much less experience and only a passing interest in RE Investing vs making it a career so I'm no expert and have much less expertise and success in RE than many others on the forum.

Of course this is not a guarantee, but historically that is what these have done...so you can make very good monies in this model quickly.The pools are rated (aaa, bbb, etc.) by Bear & Sterns, Moody's, etcIt is a very nice niche that most people dont know about...you are picking up securitized real estate pools (essentially).If you would like more information I am happy to assist you provided you are willing to pay me a small percentage for the assistance.