Her choices in design and decor resulted in immediate interest from lots of buyers, and the fact that she had just received her real estate license allowed us to avoid paying a seller agent fee.

I would, however, love to incorporate flips one day as I have a passion and background in design and diy.  

I personally love FHA loans, but they are designed for owner occupants and not for corporations.

David Greene's book and most mass publications are designed for the masses- who need methods that don't pose great barriers to entry. 

Have a parent or guardian be a co-signer. you can also use gift money if you're going to live in the unit

But can use gift money?

Plus they have a very nicely designed tax-advantaged 1031 exchange conveyor belt, which allows you to defer paying taxes indefinitely.

For example, if you have a lot of cash and in your market, houses sell quickly, and you have a good eye for design and have experience in managing projects, and you can do it this actively, then being a rehabber and rehabbing houses is a perfect fit.As to whether you should partner or not, it really depends on what you're trying to accomplish.

@James WiseThat’s a very valid point you made.It’s only a small sample size based on my own personal experience.Others have backed it up with theirs on this same thread though.I have owned SFH in Strongsville with a long term tenant that stayed there 10 years.So it’s not like I haven’t had any good experience at all ever in the Cleveland area.Interestingly enough, for my apartment buildings,I relied heavily on your map to decide on Cleveland Heights which you designated a solid Grade B neighborhood and bought what should be a class B building.I don’t think I was putting money into low “class assets”.Again,Everything depends on local knowledge and there are way too many pitfalls.That’s all.

Have a third party read it first to make sure it is not negative at all and then tape it to her door with a peace offering like a restaurant gift card.