At the end of every portfolio, there is a tail.

Same as above, but with a portfolio lender who will be more flexible on loans.

Also, different parts of banks act independently - i.e. at BB&T, you can get a lower rate at a higher closing cost through the mortgage subsidiary, or pay a higher rate and lower closing costs through the bank via portfolio lending.

Find a local bank that does portfolio loans.

Additionally, we talked about future properties and he stated they do portfolio loans that offer 5yrs fixed @ 4.5% amortized over 30yrs.1.

It would be fun to track the portfolio, because I'm guessing he'll make his money back and then some on less than half the purchases, and then everything else will be profit.

This just seems to be designed for owners of larger portfolios than my 1 duplex so I am going a different direction.

I am curious whether the majority of successful flippers see the end goal to be a portfolio of rental properties or a bigger flipping business.Thanks,Doug Peterson

Negotiate good terms on those seller financed deals and you won't be wholesaling very long before you have enough income coming in every month from your well purchased rental portfolio.

Also consider trying the small portfolio lenders.