I realize there are many variables such as region, weather, previous rehabs, and quality of construction methods originally used on any specific house, but I'm just looking for generalizations and things to watch out for.

Bill,Perhaps you misunderstood my response about creating a mortgage on your own property, I would never suggest something that would cause anyone the risk of incarceration, just not my style.I have been successful with every alternative method of financing and note techniques that I suggest to friends and associates and I am still staying legal and not wearing the color orange.If there is something I am not aware of about your comments, I will search for a clarification.Thank you for bringing the issue you have regarding my mortgage and note method of acquiring more real estate and freeing up personal equity.

@Mike NelsonYou imply you've been flipping for a while, so you've likely been using the cash method of accounting.

The sourcing has definitely shifted to off-market deals obtained through direct mail and other direct-to-seller methods. 

Funders want to know you are good at what you do, and that you: understand the needs in your communitycan document the needs using local dataknow how to address themhave a specific planhave a credible budgethave a method for evaluating that plan, andhave a plan for continuing the program once the grant has expired. etc.And don't kill them with words.

I have never been hung up on one particular method or strategy.

Great question and good comments of your own.Frankly, I love stocks and have done well in the market, but, I love RE because it derives wealth creation methods as follows:1.

I use systems that I learned while in the military to standardize my offers, or to develop the strategy I use, or in the methodical way I work on my deals.

Any advice, suggested methods of study, or general input is much appreciated.Thanks in advance!

There are tons of methods and niches with everyone having different specialities.