Major rehabs take me more time but rentals kind of a layup as long as you have systems in place!

I know for a lot it’s cash flow, but I’ve also heard that cash flow isn’t a good indicator for whether you should invest in a property.As long as I am netting $200 to $300 per month I would pull the trigger on acquiring the property.

As long as you are upfront with your clients I think leveraging your skills a fire fighter will make you a desirable realtor to work with, especially for families with young children.  

Either you can pay a non refundable retainer to a realtor, or most realtors are happy to provide info and assistance, as long as they will be your local go-to agent to purchase/sell moving forward.

But other sources online seem to indicate that it's OK to rent out a second home as long as you live there yourself at least 10% of the rented out days or 14 days, whichever is higher. 

Moved quickly, offered over the asking price (but not crazy), offered more earnest money than normal, told them we would accept the home "as is" as long as there weren't major inspection issues.

Otherwise, what stops a bidder at an auction from participating as a bidder and bidding on the property as long as it goes for less that what he is offering the property owner and if the bid at the auction is higher the bidder could have someone buy the house at the auction, run to the seller and buy it for less and then the bidder at the auction gets a refund.

You can deduct the cost of labor and parts to maintain or repair your business assets, as long as the expense doesn’t prolong the useful life of the asset or increase the value of the asset.Tangible Property Repair Expenses That Are Deductible:Replacement of LightingRoof repairsResurfaced external or interior floorsResurfaced parking lotsInterior or exterior paintingReplacement of doors and windowsRekey locks

However, some States do have Laws/Rules against it, as long as you follow the rules, you're ok.

If you do have a good deal (really, and you know the numbers), you should not have problems finding buyers as long as you have been properly networking.