The real trick is going to be to account for that HML expense - which is a perfect analogy by Joe V in terms of how to think of that HML loan.Its going to be extremely difficult to find deals that will have a large enough profit margin in them when including the HML fees/interest.And if the house doesn't sell in 3 months, then your profits are going to go right over to the HML. 

Ask Dave Ramsey about that.The other trick investors use is to go down market in class.  

I think the trick is to pick one and stick with it so there is no wasted time in decision making and you do not have spare cans of different shades.

The trick is to be creative in no matter what endeavor you may pursue.

The @ trick failed to bring in Aaron but here's his threads:http://www.biggerpockets.com/search?

The trick with these in our experience is understanding the legal "jargon" of these cities, knowing the deadlines, laws, and getting friendly with the city workers just like you often have to when dealing with any government agency as a real estate investor.What I mean by the legal jargon is this....if you are not VERY specific with exactly what kind of properties you want included on this list, then you will not get what you are seeking.

Trick: when cleaning floor grout, I tape the dish brush onto a pole; any time not spent down on the knees is a good thing, right?

If you're interested in talking REI or know of any meetups or have any tips, tricks or advice I am all ears.

I have a system which can increase revenue up to 50% (more frequently changing prices and minimum night stay requirements to be "on top of the market" and to show up higher on AirBNB SEO search results-- just one of many tricks I've learned doing this since 2015) which more than pays for itself. 

So, I cannot be a one trick wholesaling pony.To that end, my wife and I have  been getting our ducks in a row.RE license.