It's a fantastic way to grow your portfolio while deferring taxes, but it requires careful planning and adherence to IRS rules. 

You have one of the keys to success for what you are planning to do, contracting experience.

Hello,In continuing research into the different neighborhoods I'm Columbus any locals or investors have any opinions on area grading, tenant pool, appreciation prospects/ capital improvements planned in the Whitehall, Hilltop, Franklinton and the North/ South Linden.Thank you

I track everything in an excell spreadsheet that I modified from a template i found online (also free) stessa.com is free app for tracking expenses that links directly to your bank account.As I scale I plan to move into a software but as of now I am fine with what I have and as you can tell I like free.  

The sponsor will  always have a 2-6 year disposition plan. 

I'd really appreciate it if the community could review my plan and share any insights or potential pitfalls I might have overlooked.

My clients had a home under contract in a HOA last year and they wanted to have the medium term rental strategy as a backup for the home.

I would strongly suggest working with a good CPA if you plan to build a business around fixing/flipping. 

At the same time, I am currently in BK Chapter 13 repayment plan until November this year.

My plan is 3.5~4% downpayment to keep the most cash in hand.I am ready to connect with lenders, but have no idea how to calculate the potential pre-qualified amount.