The number crunching is probably the easiest part, whereas the networking and deal sourcing are all skills I'd need practice with.

In my experience, late payers often become non payers; so, I stick with the practice above.

Most standard MLS contracts now include a box check for 1031 exchanges. 

It's common practice in Europe, Canada, Australia but almost unheard of here in the US.

Those of us who have build investment assets, businesses, professional practices, etc. understand how much time, effort, planning and capital it takes to “scale”.  

Hi Joe,Using a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) on your primary residence can be a practical and low-cost way to fund flips, especially since the terms you mentioned include only a $200 yearly fee.

I am above 50% on standard Visa/MC, below 50% on Amex, and about 0% with anything that is like a local credit unions. 

On paper returns, look excellent but when you put it into practice, you don't seem to get the same kinds of returns. 

Is this a predatory practice by PMs?

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