This might mean that it won't be as simple as having someone buy it cash and paying them with financing.

Furthermore, as the total dollar size of the project increases it becomes increasingly difficult to bake the necessary soft costs and inflated budgetary numbers into the loan (whether it is rehab or new construction). 

I am planning on getting a degree in interior design to help increase my success and potential in house flipping.

As time went on, I was able to buy more properties and all have appreciated over the years + rents have gradually increased. 

So to start this is a master lease and the terms are as follows.Rent paid to seller monthly: $1,500Down payment: $40,000Option to purchase property in 5 years for $175,000Or scenario 2 (whichever seller picks)Option to purchase property in 10 years for $125,000A little about the propertyLocation: Rural area so some rent increases and appreciation but nothing drastic4 units with rents at marketCondition: 4/10 livable but outdated and some deferred maintenanceMonthly NOI: $1,861Market Cap Rate: 9%Is this a good deal or would I be screwing myself?

Property was sort of a cat hotel, they had it made in there.Property will be thoroughly cleaned and repaired.Borrower is looking to subdividing a portion to increase his profit.

That’s assuming simple interest at 8.5%.

My thought simple now, I read books and all kind videos and decide to buy in Charleston SC the prices were cheaper and the migration of people and big companies obviously move south east lower taxes and regulations.

Having specific goals will direct your approach, whether it's increasing passive income, reaching financial independence, or diversifying your investment portfolio.A single-family house or a modest multifamily property would be good places to start for a reasonable investment.

Many years later when we had a much larger case study, we found a huge increase in delinquency and evictions with our residents who had credit scores between 560-580.