After witnessing two friends recently purchase their home and living my house hacking dreams, I am inspired to stop holding back and to give this my all.Looking forward to increasing my network with others taking bold steps so that we can encourage each other to do great things.I am a research analyst by day and enjoy working as a web developer/SEO/marketer after hours.

Good to hear you're investing in Redding.

This is kind of the problem with people stating broad tax advice-bold statements don't fit everyone. 

I knew about the Walmart test, and the small population red flag.

That's one water heater away from being in the red for the year. 

that's how these play out.the other HUGE red flag is when they say you need to buy insurance to guarantee the payments.. that's why they can do the loans.Well news flash there is NO mortgage insurance for fix and flip loans.. there is only PMI on federally regulated loans  .. period.I had one guy one of my investors who I was humoring .. so I played along.. lender was in the middle east you could tell total scam but then we had to buy this mortgage performance insurance from and insurance company in Thailand  YA right LOL.. 

The list on BiggerPockets is not an all-encompassing list, so not being listed there isn't a red flag.However, there are some red flags to keep an eye out for.

But why on earth would a seller who is free and clear also be in distress in a red-hot real estate market?

Red flags? 

Hi all, Would like to get your opinion on the following 2 questions (red highlight in the floorplan):Question 1: Which layout of kitchen & dining is better?