If I understand the BRRR method correctly, the first purchase will require a closing cost and then when we refinance the deal, we pay the closing cost again, is that correct? Or is it, that if we pay cash for the hou...

I heard that I should completely avoid national and stay local, but I'm not sure what other criteria I should be using for my search. 

I did reach out to a lawyer, but would love to avoid the high price he quoted.  

If you live in an area that is good for flipping, but not so great for long-term rentals (aka Illinois with some of the highest real estate tax rates in the country), I could see this as a way to keep flipping but avoid the steep tax rates that come with the straight flip.

Putting all our stuff in the garage while we spend the next couple years doing this to avoid capital gains.We're both from California and most familiar with those markets and homes.

Therefore to avoid this, I am thinking about going into a different market in another state.

You may want to avoid taking over a mortgage because of the due on sale clause but may get around it using a trust but I'd talk to a local real estate attorney.

If I purchase a home owner financing for 6 months ballon remodel it and get a contract on it when I transfer it can it all be done at one closing to avoid 90 flip rule requirement fha only will finance properties that have not been transfers in prior 90 days.

(I was told I needed to be a licensed contractor in order to even buy this, but I've since been told that's not true.)Any other tips re: ways to avoid taking on liability for worker injuries for knowingly or unknowlingly uninsured workers?

I'm modifying my strategy to flip in a higher price point, avoiding some of the competition.