As long as you think it will take, multiply that number times three and add a little change and you're close to how long it will actually take. 

Then I've done three more properties on portfolio loans with the branch president of this regional bank over the last 9 months.

All three are great reads but i believe the last two are essential if you are looking to start flipping.Also, attend REIAs.  

Type the @ key and then the first three letters of their name and those names will appear at the bottom of the reply box.

Also, drive the area where you want to invest, and look for three family units.  

All of my East Tacoma properties (all meaning three) are <1800sf 4 bed 1.5-2 bath.  

If so, using an FHA loan you are expected to live in the property meaning that you will not have rental income from one of the three units.  

You may want to sell it for cash and pay the cost to so it's about 40% equity in your hands and pay the taxYou do a lease with an option but you're knocking to get more than three or 4% downI don't know what state you're inYou could look at a contract for deed like 10% down of the pan a contract and then refinance it down the roadThe important thing if you're selling on terms send the OF Buyer RMLO to look over the 1003 app for the ability to repay

She will be at the Fresno, Ca  Home show (The show is three days starting this Friday 6th) ONLY on Saturday the 7th at 2:00 and Sunday the 8th at 1:00.According to the fresnoshows.com site there will be a meet and greet for one hour after!

I've picked up three homes in okay condition all for under 3500 so shoot for that range.