Hard money loans typically come with higher interest rates (10-14%) and often have a balloon payment at the end of the term.

I currently own a retail building I purchased years ago. 3 years left on the loan with a sub 4% interest rate.

Way too much gambling/luck aspect to it and even when you win for the year the tax rate is awful compared to long term gains. 

There are several factors: Large Student Market:  Winston is home to several universities- Winston-Salem State University, Salem College, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and Wake Forest University/ Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

I was able to increase my monthly income rate of $1800 to $2300.

higher rates, but sounds like it fits your situation.

There's no reason to jack up tax rates just because a house is used as a rental rather than a primary - all it does is inflate the rent at the renter's expense. 

@Dominique Coffin,This is much more common in our current interest rate environment. 

I believe that double what the rent currently is a fair rate for the market. 

The Epic Pro Academy talks about the followingContract AssignmentsWholesalingFix and FlipBuy and HoldLease OptionsOwner FinancingSubject-toPresenting multiple offers to sellers called a 3 option letter of intentLead Generation (in my opinion a little old school but works)Advertising (My personal stance is don't create a huge buyers list but build close relationships with 3-5 and go shopping for them (buyer first).)AutomationIf even one person was able to have success following the course then it works.