I guess the real question is, is your "real job" getting in the way of making money? 

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So I reached out to him and he was glad to help.After some discussions, he offered that he is willing to do the renovation all on cost, and that me and him would determine the extra fee to him for his job.

I assume the workaround isn't as easy as obtaining your real estate license in order to fulfill the criteria of Real Estate Professional if I'm not actually planning to sell much (if any) real estate with an ongoing W2 job, but I'm wondering if others have any experience with this.

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Quote from @Yoni Meth: Hey All,I’m currently investing in Columbus, OH, and generally happy with the market, but I’m looking to expand into another area where single-family home prices are more in the $100–$150K range.My criteria:Strong cash-flow potential (ideally close to the 1% rule).Reasonable appreciation upside.Population growth and a diverse job market.Normal/Reasonable property tax rates (nothing extremely high that kills cash flow)Neighborhoods with acceptable crime levels, preferably C and above, avoiding high-risk “D” areasIf anyone has experience in markets that fit this profile, or recommendations for cities/markets worth exploring, I’d appreciate your insights.Thanks!

Both situations may trigger a short-term flight to safety, nudging yields and, by extension, mortgage rates, slightly lower.Labor Market SoftensThe US job market continues to show signs of cooling.

I am based in Los Angeles, CA, have a 9-6 job and my experience includes only a wholesale of 1 property so far.

Job growth solid - do not see that happening. 4% incresase - I would bet the under on that all day long

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