For flippers, it’s about having enough spread after ARV, holding, and closing costs.Story: Location, tenant profile, and condition all matter — but they’re usually what explain the numbers, not what drive the decision.If you’re sourcing consistently, the best way to win buyers over is to get really good at running a clean analysis (purchase price, rehab estimate, ARV, exit strategy).

I understand that every investor's journey is specific and unique based upon individual needs and objectives; with that being said - I also believe there are (as with most industries) best practices alongside ill-advised practices that are generally common to all.Back in Feb., after a year+ of reading this and that, my wife and I jumped into the REI game.  

Otherwise you’ll be paying $300-800 electric bills that cannot be explained.

Of course, everything in taxes is case by case, but I'm sick and tired of explaining to frustrated high-W2 doctors and other high-income earners why their taxes are not going down like the sponsors "promised" them.More here:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/839015-are-sy...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...

I’ll explain later.3.  

how would you prevent a negotiationAdditionally, can someone please explain to mea) The contract between the seller and the brokerb) The broker and the BuyerAs my understanding is that the broker signs a contract saying he will buy/assign the contract from the seller.

I appreciate you taking the time to better explain it to me.

Happy to explain the differences if that’d help.

My long term objective is to pay off all of the houses over 8-10 years (before retiring from my W2 job). 

I'll explain how I made this work later today when I have a little more time.