Can't wait to read your update in the Success Stories forum ;)

However, this strategy has been used successfully (without IRS challenge) by numerous property owners for nearly 20 years, including many public companies that have reported their transactions to the SEC, with the full acquiescence of their boards and outside auditors.

My top recommendation is always to plug into the podcast - it was a huge key to my success in those early phases.

Wishing you success. 

Has anyone had real success with them.

There is a lot more to becoming a successful flipper that goes far beyond simply throwing on a new coat of paint and making a house look pretty. 

@Adam NobleI would disagree that you need to buy cash to be successful in Cleveland.

What you are currently doing is good homework to be successful later.

Hello All: I have been working successfully in residential real estate and am ready to buy my first rental property.

Since I will be moving in 2 years, I'm already planning on increasing the value of my primary residence through forced appreciation and hopefully rent it out over what I'm paying monthly for mortgage payments.I'm exploring the idea of using home equity loans and HELOCs to pay for my next house, but I'm interested in hearing what methods other military members have had success with.