Some friends of mine set up a wireless camera in their flips and disclose that it's there.

I get bombarded by newbies looking for help with buying rentals and the pet peeve of mine is that they usually just don't do their homework.

Instant devaluation.Renovations will probably stagnate too--meaning Slums cannot be to far away for some of these places.Then they they will probably pass more laws to "Crack down on" the Evil Slum lords who own these places.What's next in some of these areas, old Soviet style Khrushchyovka Grey block flats with one common kitchen for all, to house the "good" Komrads and everyone else to the Siberian Salt mines.

Jim:Just last month a friend of mine bought a single family property with hard money at zero out of pocket, so 100% financing with positive cash flow. 

But another way would be if you had two loans for 4.5 and 5.5 your not adding the percent, each separate loan is the interest it is.I started the same way with HELOC don't know if you will have same problem I did, but ran into issue mine were smaller so I'd have to sell house to pay off or reinvest it again.

Mine includes but not limited to, roof 25 life span, floors 10 year life span, appliances and hot water heater 12 years, hvac 20 year life span, bath and kitchen remodel 15-20 year life span.

I had a good tenant of mines moved out of state back in November 2019. left my unit absolutely flawless during his departure. very thankful for that because I was able to re-rent that same unit without any upgrades within 2 weeks!

I work closely with on of the branch managers in Queens, New York.They've done 5% down conventional loans for house-hack clients of mine and can also finance condo deals. 

I plan to watch another's flip, have them watch mine, then go solo while staying in touch.Why should a flip take up to a year?

That lasted about 3 months, before I had enough and took over management.I will PM you a friend of mine, who does a great job and looking to grow his management business.