Where I’m Focusing: Ohio (Dayton and Cincinnati) — I already have trusted partners for renovation and construction.Investment Strategies: I’m interested in fix-and-flip and BRRRR.Open to Networking: Real estate agents, investors, contractors, and anyone passionate about real estate.My Goal: To learn from experienced investors, share ideas, and build a scalable real estate business.Looking forward to connecting and learning from this great community! 

As raising rents often comes with an increased vacancy exposure risk with renewals, it may not always be the best strategy.

Can be a good strategy, but my understanding is BRRRR is generally dependent on refinancing and pulling back that cash invested to repeat the next one

5 Tax Mitigation Strategies Every Real Estate Investor Should KnowAs a real estate investor, every dollar you save in taxes is another dollar you can reinvest into growing your portfolio.

Solid strategy!

Are there any strategies here to utilize bank funds for our project?

Quote from @Gregory Schwartz: I have 2 very close friends who grew well beyond 2 rentals with this strategy. 

All strategies can be lucrative and all can be costly. 

What other kinds of loans or financing strategies are available that don't involve using too much of your own cash?

The strategy was built on sand.