Fund that flip is smaller, but also less investors, so at least the deals are not funded in just a few seconds.Both platforms suffer from some of the problems that pretty much all of the hard money loan platforms do: not enough volume for someone wanting to maintain a large portfolio, not enough conservative 65% LTV loans, too may loans and judicial only states (where it's extremely expensive and time-consuming if you need to foreclose which can cause losses), and single note risk (i.e not diversified).

My cpa Says no tax because it was heirship.  

Doesn't matter how much money my cheap duplex has saved me and allowed me to invest elsewhere.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

People pay rent with money, not their SAT scores. 

The idea that you can build wealth without putting any money into it is a recipe for disaster and the sales pitch of gurus trying to steal your money.

Private/Hard Money lenders do not lend on owner occupied properties due to consumer protection laws.

Also Irvington is going to increase your taxes significantly after the Reno call the tax assessor and see what the potential increase will be, it's usually ridiculous.

The city can also still require operators to collect tax similar to a hotel.

Gas/Heat/Hot Water is included in the rental, when completing the proposed rent form could I ask for more rent money or should I stick to what the property is originally listed for?