Investorlift for wholesalers is supposed to help you move deals specifically outside of your market.

Don't DIY and Don't Hire a Contractor.Let me explain, if you DIY you would get hurt, for the amount of time that you have to be in the floor laying out and installing, If you hire a contractor de cost would just hurt your pocket.What to do, find a big site Job where you can walk in and ask for the a foreman of the tile contractor, and ask him if he do works on the side?

Worked with an investor friendly agent in Phoenix who knew the market very well and was managing his own properties.

Yes you could buy 1 house cash for $500,000, or you could buy $2,500,000 in real estate with 20% down.When the market appreciates 20%, one would yield you $100,000 while the other would yield you $500,000.This also doesn't calculate the increased cash on cash return you will get with increased rents across all of your properties rather than 1. 

Expenses AFTER the in Service date are then considered for repair vs improvement and then applying De Minimus Safe Harbor considerations.So frustrating to be the only tax professional commenting on this thread that is waving her arms and say HEY!! 

It works better in some markets than others but for the most part is accurate. https://www.vacasa.com/vacation-rental-estimatorLet me know if I can be of any more help!

I did a flip in Phoenix and did very well but have been intimidated by the Santa Barbara market.

Are you sure $1000 is market rent for your unit as the upstairs is renting for 2.5x time?

Lake Villa's growing market further enhanced its appeal.

Lake Villa's growing market further enhanced its appeal.