Managing a same-day transaction required meticulous planning and coordination.

You have to remain competitive when starting out because your goal is to grow your business.

Even though it did not go as planned and we turned out to not be profitable, I think it's just as important to talk about our failures as much as our successes.

I browsed for trustee sale in North Carolina but nothing coming up, except the the listings on Xome.com for online bidding I am not in the business of buying foreclosures so I am not sure which trustees post it on their site or if its best to search the areas newspaper for public notices.

Additionally, try collaborating with local businesses like spas, wellness practitioners, yoga, wineries/taprooms, etc... and try some messaging with them around wanting to promote them in your blog and on your property.

My wife has a formal degree in design where whe loves creating floor plans and building/renovating homes.

Managing a same-day transaction required meticulous planning and coordination.

It's good to hear that you've jumped in with your two duplexes in Austin, even though they haven't worked out as planned.

Learning the basics of electrical , plumbing , AC , painting etc will help you in this line of business which also save you a lot when you acquire your first home.This is how I got started , maintaining the rentals of my uncle  when I was your age. 

Active Income: Profits from fix & flips are considered active income, subject to ordinary income tax rates, unless structured through a business entity.4.