One was an elderly couple, the other was a single man with a decent job, just not enough to keep up with bills. 

Seemed shortsighted to evict them based on that dog and I knew they wouldn't give it up, so I knew then that we would probably lose the lawn.

Good Point Don, but If I sit on the side lines and try to learn everything before jumping in, I might end up on the side lines forever. 

Here is what I learned:A great deal spread will trump any expensive lending termsYou need to be liquid, a lot more than you thinkGetting the exit you want will depend on the finishes in the house because all those ARVs you looked up had very nice finishes I'm sure. 

This is how I use good debt to scale up and bring more cash flow in.  

Over the years they signed up over 200 investors, primarily employees of Facebook/Meta (where Sief used to work) and Apple (where Sabrina used to work).

The numbers just did work for me but from up to the point I took it with them they seemed to be legit.

I would also suggest joining you local Real Estate Investor Association, a quick Google search will pull one up in your area.

Keep it up!

- And you used the space as a residence space for 2 years out of the 5 years leading up to the sale.YES!