I am a Commercial Helicopter Pilot by trade.  

I'm a plumber hvac guy by trade,  do a lot of my own work and  tend to spend a little more on rehab/mechanicals up front, right down to the kitchen sink drain, but get almost no calls for repairs.

@Isa RayyanAnytime you are considering "trading up" a property, you need to consider all the available options before making a move.

theres still plenty of deals trading and they arent trading very far from list price

I'm a carpenter by trade and looking to start a Brain Trust, i would love to share ideas or answer any questions you have, whether if its about renovation or REI ( i have limited knowledge as of yet) But i can find an answer if you're really having a tough time finding it.

Regarding your question, I took a 4.5 month vacation a few yrs back and after that I realized I was no longer in love with the idea of trading my time for money until my 60's.

If it doesn't offer you the opportunity to reach your financial goals though, you'll need to consider making some sacrifices and trade-offs.Sacramento is not Detroit, and you're not going to have to live in a warzone to buy a house and save some money either.

.)- 5 new buildings must be owned by the same tax entity (you have to be the first owner of all 5 units)- Used solely for the purposes of trade (buy-to-let) None of them may be your primary residence.- Units have to be located within an Urban Development ZoneHope this helps, I will be watching other responses with interest.Keep at it and best of luck!

I would love to connect with you and discuss our experiences as we learn the tricks of the trade.

If the property you are going to buy with a conventional will be an investment property/loan, then no problem whatsoever.