Keeping rates high could destroy capital intensive activities and businesses.

He has his hands in a lot of different things and made all of his initial money off his contracting business.

Might be best to list my business address but in reality I need all the mail/tax papers sent to me. 

I'm relatively new to the real estate investing business and wanted to start out house hacking.

I wanted to ask the community for any tips you might have on where to begin learning this business and possibly some guidance on what kind of work I could be seeking out as a student with no background in this industry.

It's very easy to get into a situation where the lender, property manager, and the insurance agent are all profiting more than you.

Closing is cheap, as there is no origination fee, no agent fee (when I find my own houses), very quick and very easy. 

It's been slower this winter than previous winters seems like just the top rentals are busy though.

Keep the dream alive mateI love the saying "Make a passion an obsession and you will never work a day in your life".I worked as a laborer on commercial sites.Saved $50,000 in 4 years and bought my first property in 2011.13 years later and I stopped counting a 1,000 deals.Made a fortune and lost a fortune but that's the game.As long as you make more than you loose.Had a very successful business fella tell me one day "You can't go broke making a profit, even if it's just $1"Wishing you much success

You could setup a kitchen and bathroom remodeling business in the area you are doing flips for additional cash flow to your business.