Since our goal is to scale in real estate and we do have the funds, we would prefer to minimize the deposits and invest into reno where necessary and keep the capital for now for improvements, if they arise.

As long as you have the right team full of deal finders, contractors, lenders, and property managers, it's a great strategy to scale your RE portfolio.Good luck! 

@Felicia WestWhen choosing a down payment for a traditional mortgage, consider factors like risk tolerance, scale, and financial goals.

If your objective is to scale by using investment partners,  my advice is to focus on your own market. 

This is especially important for those looking to scale their short-term rental portfolio.Property Appreciation: As short-term rentals continue to perform well, properties in popular neighborhoods are seeing strong appreciation.

Although its not the same as starting a syndication it can be at a lot smaller scale which can be more forgiving for mistakes.

Homeowners investing in large-scale projects might be preparing their properties for sale, making them potential leads for off-market deals.Spot Investment Opportunities:Investors can use building permit data to locate properties undergoing significant upgrades, especially in up-and-coming neighborhoods.

U will not get wealthy on just cash flow actually unless you scale to LOTS of doors cash flow will not do much for you .. you need values to hold and go UP while your tenants are paying down your mortgage wealth is created by equity. the cash flow starting out if your leveraging is just so minimal any way what is 200.00 a month going to do for you ????

Property is versatile posied pretty well for STR’s and long term hold I feel given the location.The investor group seems to be streamlining into new construction and flipping / selling from what I gather (lots of properties on market now and new construction projects in development, I think the selling agent mentioned they had 400+ SFH in portfolio currently they are trying to sell off and transition more so into new construction and large scale apartment complexes) and have own separate businesses in the HVAC / Roofing / flooring world etc.I think my take away here is that I need to get my hands on the previous inspection to see what came up and check it off.

This can reduce labor costs, but be mindful of the time commitment.Leverage Economies of Scale: If you're working on multiple flips or rehabs, bundling similar tasks or projects together can help reduce costs by hiring one contractor or vendor for multiple jobs.Prioritize High-Impact Repairs: Focus on renovations that add the most value, such as kitchen or bathroom upgrades, while avoiding over-improving areas that won't significantly increase the property's resale value.By combining these strategies, you can manage rising costs while maximizing your potential returns on fix-and-flip projects.Kind regards,