Rent any extra rooms through STR if you’re brave/pushing for max return. 

Depending on the fee schedule and activity this can cost significant transaction fees and always includes some red tape and extra processes to go through.

Don't expect to extract the greatest value obviously, bc there's a few extra hands helping you, but you also won't be completely on your own and they build in extra value/incentives that comes from being part of a group. 

You won't run into too many with the quality housing, but there might be a few good Sec 8 homes that you get a good deal on and you want to be prepared.Otherwise, pay special attention to the finishes you use as the quality of finishes can leverage an extra 10-20k in appraised value which can get you the financing/refi that you need.Happy to connect and help where I can!

.✔ Look deeper into financial patterns – Ensure their income deposits are steady and align with what they’re reporting.A credit score alone doesn’t tell the full story, and given the bankruptcy, closed accounts, and self-employment, extra due diligence is needed to make the best decision. 

I quickly learned when I lost out on a deal that was ideal for my situation by waiting an extra day to reach out. 

I needed some extra financing on my first rehab and opened several 0 apr credit cards which I used for materials and payed them off before any interest.

We had to enter in holding costs, holding time (time value of the money), ARVs, rehab costs, a contingency reserve (a little extra to cover unforseen stuff), a reasonable profit margin, etc to get to a "Strike Price" as we call it.

.✅ Verified Income Data – If not paid through a company, checking bank deposits ensures financial stability.A little extra diligence in screening ensures you’re selecting tenants who respect the property and the community—not just ones with a corporate letter.

We needed a dedicated person working full time to handle the necessary duties - she chose to do the cleaning because she wanted the extra cash.