Remember in order to use a software program that interacts with QuickBooks you have to learn how to use that software program as well as how to use QuickBooks, so what are you gaining? 

I would suggest speaking to your landlord and gaining written consent that it was okay to find a new roommate.

What would be my best and hopefully easiest option for gaining access to this money to use to rehab/flip houses?

I just want to give a huge shout out to BiggerPockets!I'm still a newbie in the Real Estate Investing world and know for a fact if I wouldn't have stumbled upon this site while browsing podcasts at work, I would be to...

Good afternoon everyone,I'm looking to hook up with anyone who does wholesaling in the Worcester area that I can work with, or for to gain knowledge about wholesaling.

Residential tenants who do repairs or improvements gain an equitable interest in the property, that can lead to foreclosure, not just a simple eviction. 

., gaining enough capital to flip houses or buy rentals may be hard to do.

I've been reading books and researching in hoping to gain a ton of knowledge before making my first deal.

But I have to admit the transaction costs have kept me out of it (closing, realtors, short term capital gains, check your rate with IRS site research or a CPA; plus all the fix up fees).Of course, there are even hybrid strategies, like Jay P.

Also, while you're paying off your loans, you can gain experience as a renter.