It's from having a long healthy relationship with a portfolio lender. 

it still appears flipping is healthy although slowing The article talked of fernley,nv(son lives there) very small town mostly sub 150$k homes benefiting from the tsla battery factory near by.

If anyone has insights into these markets, I am very happy to listen and at the end of the day I’m very open to any market, so long as the investment makes sense (healthy cash flow, potential to appreciate, etc).P.S.

Without a doubt I keep places clean and healthy but not to standards I want my home with finishes and the like. 

That seems to leave room for a very healthy profit if the planning is done correctly.Hope that helps!

Next- is the Reality Is that all Condo Properties are "encumbered" as components of the Condo Association, Thats Ok- as long as the Association is in Healthy shape financially .This too has to be verified.

The dirty secret - that is only hinted at in glowing descriptions of the 1031 process - is that when you exchange, your basis will be that of your original purchase price of the OLD property. 

Its home ownership rate is below the national average, so that lends itself to a healthy rental market. 

I make a plan for my week: Monday - go to HD after work and get supplies for project ATuesday - go to Property 1 after work and do project A; if raining, go to Property 2 and do project Betc...Here's a sample of my list: PRIORITY TASK UNIT TOOLS NEEDED CONCERN FALL 2019 install spark igniter 1R 1R 1.5 recoat flat part of roof EX 1.7 insulate/brick over AUX BS windows AUX BS with Eli 2 parge W wall of basement BS with Eli 2.5 brick over front 2 basement windows BS with Eli 3 remove plants on side of garage wall GAR weathering 3 replace 2R pavers EX 3 repair bottom basement door hinge BS security 3 repair water main street valve EX $$$$ water damage 3.5 clean out chimney BS maintenance 4 1" PEX for basement water supply BS maintenance 4 properly cover sewer in auxiliary basement AUX health I haven't completely filled out all the columns, but you get the idea.Just know if you weather this storm, the seas will calm and give you time to improve your situation and prepare for the next wave. 

MikeOH, just a quick note for you.GOD SPEED and a LONG HEALTHY LIFE MY FRIEND!!!!