People do it all the time so it's a viable strategy.

I bought the property 82% ARV, which is against my normal logic on a value-add strategy.

There are options out there so long as the sell + buy strategy fits in with your long-term plans.If holding makes more financial sense, would you consider Upstate NY or Connecticut?

Purchase price: $612,000 Cash invested: $36,000 After my first home purchase went so well, I decided to attempt the same strategy again.

Purchase price: $612,000 Cash invested: $36,000 After my first home purchase went so well, I decided to attempt the same strategy again.

There's a multitude of exit strategies secured by the collateral of the home. instead of fixing and flipping a house note investors flip the borrower to either get them paying again for passive cash flow or to take the property back and resell as an reo.

If your plan is to use the card to help advance the material purchasing while waiting for draws, thats a valid reason to use a credit card, but I see too many inexperienced investors get crushed thinking they can use a credit card to cover the improvements or even the downpayment and I urge you to stay clear of this strategy.

Each investment strategy has its pros and cons, and the choice depends on individual goals, risk tolerance, and market conditions.

I've never heard someone say they can't get the numbers they get in a major top 5 metro by investing in other places. what is your current strategy right now and typical deal? 

BRRR strategy.