Even with that experience I, too, struggled to get started myself.

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

They said I am racist 😀 If I am racist, I wouldnt have offered a lease from the start. 

I started out with a simple VA home loan as well.

Just like a bridge builder starts by carefully placing the first few planks, you’re setting the foundation for your investment journey.Fixing and Flipping: As the bridge extends, you gain confidence and resources.

None the less, from start to finish, it worked out in my favor.

You need to start by asking the seller what their true financial needs are out of the deal.

I'm just getting started as a REI/flipper.

When you're first starting out, set your prices 20-30% below market value.

You can share that with your accountant and start to have a conversation now of what your tax liability (if any) from this deal may look like and start to develop plans on how to potentially mitigate those if they are substantial.