@Brian Walters- I only use methods like this when I want to make an offer quickly and don't have the time to do a full breakdown.

@Naftali Green the most tried and true method to make sure you don't work with scammers is by getting recommendations from other real estate investors. 

I like the KISS method and the idea of limiting the options. 

I'm conservative by nature but I have learned I am decent at underwriting but not nearly as good at economic forecasts.  

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its discussed here that exponential jumps is key to building the cash flow and financial freedom, if you have, say 300k liquid, how many jumps should one make to jump levels, I have ...

Your most cost effective and fastest method is going to be to apply some pressure.Good luck!

House hacking will reduce (and possibly eliminate) your housing costs, which will be a significant help to you and give some stability when starting out as an agent, given the 'eat what you kill' nature of the commission-only pay.  

For me it is a natural progression for a fix and flip team to move into new construction, but I believe that with a small "shift" (there goes that word again) capital providers will see many more years of successful loans and flippers with actualize real profit.I hope that Capital Markets do make that shift within their guidelines and not totally shift to New Construction Lending.

Subject has to be on a natural hill not fill. 

For those of you managing your own property, what supporting documents besides tax returns do you ask for when your applicant is self-employed?