During the renovation, I faced several challenges due to the home’s age and hidden damages, including ruptured plumbing, termite infestation, rotted wood, and lack of insulation.

We are fair housing compliant regarding animals.Our tenants’ safety and the peaceful enjoyment of their home is important to us, so we do a credit/criminal background check on all applicants aged 18+, as well as employment and prior landlord verifications.

You didn't save 40% you spent X that could have been used for marketing or growing your business

Here are a few lessons I learned during the renovation, many of which stemmed from the age of the house and unexpected hidden damages:1.Damaged Plumbing: Several plumbing pipes were ruptured or severely damaged, requiring replacement.2.Termite Infestation: I discovered termites, which led to additional costs for treatment and repairs.3.Rotted Wood: Significant sections of wood in the structure were rotted and had to be replaced.4.Lack of Insulation: There was no insulation in the att Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

It’s a move that worked out exceptionally well, especially in a growing market like Phoenix.Here’s how you could approach it:Unlocking Equity:A HELOC is great for flexibility, while a cash-out refinance might be better if you’re aiming to make multiple acquisitions quickly.

Bacon is more yummy than a Christmas tree, but I bet I'm going to have a whole lot less regulation growing Christmas trees... however, before we even get to that, it's necessary to know that the inquiry is even about bacon v Christmas trees, rather than Bacon v grapes. 

Expect YoY rents to stay flat or decline slightly in the first 6-9 months of 2025, and for them to start growing YoY materially in Q4. 2026 will see rents explode - I think they could even grow as much as 10% YoY.

But, neither will all people with red Camaros under the age of 25.It's not personal.  

This allows them to get more capital so they can make more loans without having to grow their asset base, while also maintaining their relationship with the customer through monthly payments.

They rarely have an over-leveraged emergency or catastrophe.Of course they will not grow as fast as the investor using leverage and NOT over-leveraging.