Other than that, the rest of the advice on this thread seems spot on.

Have hit that goal 6 out of the 7 years (only missed it by one a couple years ago).Have some offers in now even though I don't technically have a financing spot for any more right now.Slow and steady wins the race.

I am currently in the process of building a team and working with agents to fully understand my local market and 'hot spots' in my area.With the resources (credit, cash, income to debt ratio) i have, I plan to start with a property to occupy and renovate for the mandatory time some programs state to classify as owner occupied, then depending on the market rent or sell in hopes to gain the capital I need to really start my investing career.

Dan is spot on with his options.

Zach,When you select a business name then you need to apply for a Duns#.Joe Gore

Pex instead of copperAlso often times you can put up lighting around the exterior of the property and spot light the front of the property.

Landlord and Vacant policies for flipping.American Modern Select Insurance Company

I just noticed there's also a filter you can select off to the right side to only show certain professions or deals.

I would be more comfortable with something more specific like:"Buyer to pay all costs for title insurance and survey so long as Buyer selects the closing/title agent.

and I'd rather look at mutltiplying my efforts and using my system over and over again in additional markets without tying up my own funds.By doing most of the work-- I mean putting everything together--including the selection and purchasing of the properties, working with licensed contractors, overseeing repairs and the house inspections, getting the properties under management, etc.No, I don't have a contractor's or real estate license as I job that work out.