I am a little biased because that is how I got started but it has freed up so much cash flow that I’m not stressing over that monthly payment and it’s allowing me to look at a wide range of investment opportunities.

But you will definitely gain a ton of valuable info on what active investors are looking for and whether they think you've found a deal.

  @ Dave Chapa - I am so happy that you didn't' have a loss - WHEW but imagine how much less stress you would have if you had the coverage - Insurance is what you pay for and hope you never have to use it.

I’m not to the point of quitting my job by any means but I sleep better at night knowing if anything ever happens to my wife’s income or mine that we will be ok and can get another job without stressing.

I started just listening to the BP podcast a few yrs ago and now I am an active investor and agent.

Hello,I have been looking for my first multi unit (duplex) in the Willamette Valley wine country area of Oregon ( it will become Sonoma in 20 years ;-) ) and my retired father (healthy and active  66 years old) has been mildly interested in selling his home (no mortgage) for a change of scenery and possibly to move closer to our growing family.

Have you discussed with your CPA whether your flipping activities are an active business income subject to regular business/personal tax rates or more of a passive investment subject to capital gains and eligible for a 1031 exchange?

I am an active duty army officer that has lived in many states.

And although I have not looked into those areas very much, plenty of active investors on here swear by these markets.

I'm starting to stress market growth in my potential markets more than I did before, knowing that's one of the biggest keys to a stable rental market.