I'm using the bigger pockets house flipping calculator and I'm trying to determine what to include in the holding costs. what's unique about this flipping scenario is that I plan to hold the property for about two years before selling.

I have invested in other areas to maintain diversification and now excited to explore Real estate.My goal for this year is to save enough and buy a single family home by August 2017.I will try to learn and gather as much information as i could in this time frame.2 Year goal (2019)- Own 3 Single Family Homes and automating the whole process of buying and maintaining properties.5 Year Goals() - Own 10 Rental properties, retire from Job and move to a new city replicating the same process.

I only own one duplex (all others are SFH) so I just take care of the water there, so I've never really explored the wonderful world of sub-metering. 

Hey @Grant Smith , even I am thinking of exploring the student rental niche.

The reason for my post was to discover/explore other options @Jason Hirko

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I would love to meet local Real Estate Professionals during my visit and get to explore Hilo market.

The original developer of this project built 6 (almost identical) units and now there are 2 more in Pre-Construction, so we are in a unique situation in this deal because currently there are 2 more active listings + active listing of 1 Pre-Construction + 1 Pre-Construction is pending.

I'm new in my investing life, so using unique leveraging/financing is new to me and would help me grow.

If it's rural or unique (waterfront) it can be a lot harder.