So I don't think his main plan was to force appreciation for 3-7 years, then sell after the NOI was maximized.Is it possible that super expensive real estate like the kind Trump might buy does appreciate that much just by the market without forcing any improvements in NOI?

i'm looking for the forum's advice on the most efficient/effective way of weeding out properties. i'll be living in the property for at least a year. while i live there, i'll be living in it (so property can't be a complete rehab), fixing or improving the property, and then either flipping or renting out the property. i've looked at about 18 properties the past 3 weekends (i just started 3 weeks ago). the 18 properties were chosen based on 2 broad criteria: 1) based on pictures, description, and google street view, choose properties close to the metra (in illinois), in a location with a great high school (>=8 score), and in nice(r) neighborhood.2) look at zillow for an idea on property values in the neighborhood so that i'm not buying one of the most expensive houses in the neighborhood. if i feel the house i'm looking at is somewhat undervalued because it needs work and there's some room for me to flip, then house passes.this criteria has helped me weed out 100's of properties, but takes me a bit of time.i'm curious, is this a good start or are there other ways that the full time/professional investors use?

Is it a good Idea to advise the seller I am a wholesaler, my concern is that I don't want to take the chance on loosing the chance to obtain a sellers contract.

Check the light bulb first... if that doesn't remedy the issue check to see if all the flickering is on the same circuit if it is, you only need to fix one loose connection... if they're not chances are you're going to be tightening the wires in a LOT of junction boxes.A bathroom floor that's caving in does NOT sound like a simple fix in my opinion.

They get to book recovery and you get a property and the homeowner gets a second chance to move on.

I see a very small chance that rates go up in the next 2 weeks.

How can I improve without criticism?

Lastly, there is a small chance, if you actually transfer title that the bank will call the loan due.

Jeff Phillips comes down to risk.If you take a HELOC and something we’re to happen and you could not pay then you lose your primary residenceIf you get a regular loan and you cannot pay your not paying on that 2nd home and they take that but not your primary residenceCheck with an accountant as well as I believe with the new tax law you cannot deduct a heloc if it is not used to improve your primary residence

Ez and low capital =high chance of failure.