We were initially looking out of state for a potential move and or investment property just because the property taxes without being able to homestead, plus high cost of insurance, and harsh weather on homes made me feel like it might not be worth it.

Focus on undervalued properties, prioritize high-ROI renovations, and refinance to pull equity for future deals while maintaining 20-25% equity.

Things like your vacations, entertainment, toys, food, clothes, housekeeping, pets, guns etc.

I think my fees are high until I shop around and then I am thankful. 

I agree that pricing a rental too high is a classic mistake than can make it sit, but don't you think encouraging landlords to rent quick will make them compromise on the vetting of the tenants?

Our goal is to keep your maintenance costs low to keep your return on investment high. 

I am not familiar with how HELOCs work but they declined me saying my DTI is too high.  

My firend once had a client who did a high end remodel in a somewhat modest neighborhood.

Even though there is low inventory, interest rates are high, and many properties don't cash flow, look harder there are always deals, you just need to find/make them.

The reality is about a year ago landlords could sell their properties at a high price without actual NOI.