Then 4) I would get laser focused on 1 or 2 good markets with a realtor that is also experienced with flipping and can help you find good deals. 

@James McGovern - Rob Hahn wrote about how illegal immigration is one of the biggest causes of housing affordability (look him up and you can find the article online). 

Here are a few more tips and tools you might find useful:Contractor ManagementBudgeting and Expense TrackingDesign Inspiration and PlanningNetworking and Learning------If also need some funding for your first flip, let's connect.

Try playing around with the “Find Deals” tool and go to the advanced settings tab.

A Quadplex will give you a free place to live, pay the mortgage and cash flow.Get 3 of these over time and this would be a huge retirement portfolio.

The issue is I need a little capital due to another renovation but I can’t cash out refi the lender cause my credit took a dip just below 660.

I will explain.During COVID (at least in my market FL) you could rent an outdated house 15 miles from the beach and other attractions and decorate it off of Facebook marketplace for $2,000 and rake in cash. 

Be the cash/credit partner or find cash/credit and you will learn as you go.

Purchase price: $35,000 Cash invested: $20,0000.86 Acres in rapidly growing market.

But too many buyers get stuck with problem tenants and end up facing evictions, chasing down rent, or dealing with underperforming properties.Hope this helps!