A common way to build a portfolio quickly is to use creative, out of the ordinary, purchasing techniques.

I have found all my current flips on the MLS and want to start building a system for deal flow in order to grow.

While demand has softened slightly this year, (due to cruising or overseas travel) the travel industry is confident that next year will be particularly strong due to the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe theme park and new Disney attractions.

the other option i have is build a 3 car garage and out a one bedroom apartment on top that ill rent for about $1500 a month.The garage price would be about 100k to fo but could make 18k a year.The land is $130kWhat do you all think is the better strategy?

Background info: A tornado came through about a year ago and tore up the carports for a rental property of mine in Iowa (I own one unit in the 12-plex).While the carports have been rebuilt, the HOA's building insurance is coming up for annual renewal with a VERY steep price tag.

(ABOUT 0.9% of the building’s value per year owned.).

You need to build a solid foundation if you want to last in this industry. 

Since you have good income, you should try to maximize equity build rather than cash flow (which you will pay taxes on if you take out of the property to pay yourselves).

I am looking to build my cash buyers list and am determined to get my first deal.

If not, generate cash and build credit profiles for free i.e. 800 FICOs and 80 PAYDEX LLCsbecause when you need to raise money, the more options the better.If you need any advice on building credit effectively on the cheap,feel free to reach out :)This is my opinion and I'm not licensed,John Acheson, MBA