Pro real estate investors break even or close to it on most deals, and they do it on purpose. This business will make you extremely wealthy, but it’s not going to pay for your groceries, at least at first. But after flipping over 300 houses and owning over $25 million in rental real estate, I’ve learned how professional investors structure their business differently to smooth out cash flow, reduce taxes and liability, and to qualify for the best loan terms possible.