@Kaden Murdock that same arguement isn't exclusive to Real Estate but to the Stock Market and any investing asset. 

It's a subtle difference, but a meaningful one.I've got lots of background in the industry, and completing the projects doesn't worry me - but accurately predicting ARV's and therefore expected profit concerns me quite a bit.

(they are typically buying for the long run since that is where they are going to live so they might not really case as much about the cyclical market neither).Yes, you can get into a flip just when the market crashes and you are screwed but you might not be able to predict that  time anyway so my advice is to move as fast as you can and do as many flips as you can while it lasts to save up some cash for when the market is down, then start getting a great deals.I think the worst thing is to keep waiting..

First off, I am an investor in stocks.

@Jeremy Lee, you cannot invest in real estate and stocks in the same LLC.

I prefer to see the input and outputs side by side to instantly compare how adjusting a value affects the predictions and unfortunately one cannot do that with the online calculator.

The LTR will bring you stable predictable income while the MTR will give you higher potential income. 

Originally posted by @Lexi Teifke:@Lauren Cooper I would put 150k into a stock called CGC.

You do not have the ability to predict the future.

What I will tell them is that i know the kinds of flappers that are needed and keep them stocked in my truck which is a fully stocked mobile store that comes with a highly skilled technician. it might take me 15 minutes each way to get to your job and I know what my hourly expenses costs me to stay in business.