Applying 50% rule, 2850/2 = 1425 - 1,318 = 107 cash flow.

Based on the new Dodd Frank rules effective January 10th, a sale is defined as a "Flip Transaction" is the new price is at least 10% higher than the previous sales price and deed has transferred within the last 90 days, OR if the new price is at least 20% higher and the deed has transferred within 91-180 days.

Gaming the system without playing by the game rules will only get you forfeited.

I was sitting here brainstorming ways to apply some of the outsourcing principles to my involvement as a new investor and thought I'd go public, since many minds are always better than one.So far I have a small list going, but would love to hear if you all have any other ways you have put either outsourcing, or any other 4HWW (muse creation, 80/20 rule, etc.) into your real estate businesses.Here's what I've come up with so far:Virtual Assistant (VA) tasks:screening MLS for potential dealsyellow letter campaignsGoogle Adwords tracking and implementationmanaging tenant screening process (background checks, tenant checks, etc.)tracking down absentee property ownersgenerating a list of every commercial building owner in your towncollection and aggregation of data in due diligence process for a commercial purchaseresearching cash buyers in targeted markets identifying common expense items in a new market (trash, electric, water, property tax rates, etc.)What else might make sense?

Its not that I'm unwilling to play by the rules, I'm just unsure if it would still be worth it as someone just starting out.

There is also the USDA loan for rural areas and another income-restricted one whose name escapes me.A duplex seems a lot more economical to me but for my budget ($200k max) they're difficult to find in a place I would like to live.

Back 2 units rent for $300 front units rent for $375. 2 separate buildings - front 900 sq ft, back 2 are 576 sq ft.My question - if the rental income is accurate, why is this still on the market even though it meets the 2% rule?

However, most people don't follow SEC rules and the chances of them coming down on you are slim to none

Meaning, to fulfill the 50% rule, a landlord would have to rent such a place for $1800-2000/month.

I thought they will offer owner occupants a first look, not a rental restriction, and on a multifamily property?