One strategy we employ is to give preference to those who are from out of the area and here for a set period of time (and then presumably leaving back to where they are from).

Just at a slow period now .

If you set standards and stick with them, you'll catch shenanigans like this.The policy should be that every adult passes your screening, period.

It can also work if you're planning to do an option, assignment, or double closing, because you're not taking on the risk of holding the property for an extended period, but if things continue slowing down (thank you, high interest rates), you'll want to be very careful about how much you're offering, especially if you stick to the straight flipping model, where you take title to the property and don't make any improvements to force appreciation.

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There is a lot of speculation in the market that investors should not buy real estate during a bear market or high inflation period.

I would rather have it be more like early 2001.  07-09 did suck but we also purchased 6 houses for under 100k and we learned from that period so with cash on hand I wouldn't mind it.

Usually, there is a draw period at the beginning where you pay interest only, and then the line converts to an amortizing loan for the remainder of the term. 

I have found a tenant that has agreed to a relatively unconventional agreement for my furnished property in a popular vacation location. I would like to be able to occupy the property for 1 week every 4-6 months, whic...