Just as regular exercise strengthens the body, disciplined financial management builds a solid foundation for future success.Yes, vigilance is the real lesson I am learning.

I just put them in my regular bank account where everything goes. 

It helps if they’re likable and communicate clearly and regularly.

I regularly mentor people here in Columbus, Ohio

There are some really solid ones happening regularly, if you ever want a few recommendations, I’d be happy to share!

If you use a PM, of course they should have a few that they regularly work with to help you get discounts on the backs of our bulk activity.Durham can be challenging depending on where you want to be; downtown and the immediately surrounding areas particularly is where I've seen people get caught with proforma expectations because a spreadsheet set so.

As you can see, arbitrage is a subject that we have been discussing more than regularly for years but it has slowed down in recent time.I would go do a search on arbitrage if you want more info but you will find most of us here frown on it for good reason.If you are interested in investing, I might do something like this.If you are young and single or married with no kids (kids need the stability so this could be a PITA) then I would look for a triplex or fourplex and buy it with a FHA 3% down loan.

Clarification on 27.5 vs 39 - for @Joseph Coleman and other investorsYour previous accountant who used 27.5 did so (I'm 99.9% sure) not because he went deep into an analysis of the tax rules, but because he was unaware that STRs were treated differently from regular rentals.

When an IRA engages in a trade or business on a regular or repeated basis (which frequent flipping becomes) then the IRA is subject to taxation called UBTI meant to level the playing field for tax-paying business and protect them from unfair competition.So, generally an IRA is better suited to truly passive investments like holding rentals, private lending (such as to unrelated flippers), and syndications.

It's always a good idea to regularly review and update your policies to ensure they align with your current needs and risk factors.