I have my first two flips going right now - and I have to be honest, I’m getting a bit nervous with what seems to be a daily intensifying of global tension for the U.S. and how that hurts my end point.  

I know this is done on a daily basis, but want some hard truth to if this would be a goal for someone with more experience than someone that has never done anything like this before. 

Is it more convenient to your daily activities?

This business is all about relationships and your focus should be on building them daily. 

They don't have a daily fine, but will do mitigation if the problem isn't fixed. 

If you'd rather take the rate bump than pay the points, which most people do, assume 0.5 to 0.75 discount points (it varies daily, with diminishing returns in both directions) translates into 0.125% to rate. 

  (2) utilize the "float" between receiving income and when bills are due to artificially lower the average daily balance. 

They work with businesses and property owners daily and could probably give you some good insight on what's in demand locally.  

I reside in Round Rock currently, but commute to Austin daily.

Not looking good for investors or regular homeowners.http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2017/11/02/tax-reform-bill-would-cap-mid-for-new-mortgages?