You should invest where you feel you have a competitive advantage.

I’m not local, so I’m trying to get a feel for what it’s actually like making deals in this market right now.

With the cost of utilities and the level of comfort people feel is mandatory now there is no way I would want to be on the hook for it. 

This included modernizing the kitchen with high-end appliances, upgrading bathrooms with spa-like features, and adding hardwood floors for a luxury feel Lessons learned?

Building homes always comes with surprises but the best part is that our clients don't feel any of that.

@Martti Eckert I live in Los Angeles and have done a handful of BRRRRs in Missouri so feel free to reach out with any lending related questions to pulling off BRRRRs in Ohio. 

Feel free to reach out! 

My second house was under contract before it was even listed, but the combination of my GC disappearing and having to restart the permitting process for the carport in March right at the start of Corona lock downs dragged that out and eventually feel out of contract.

If leveraging equity feels too risky, you might consider using a portion of the equity to fund your next property while keeping reserves intact.

I'd been working and saving for many years, however, did not feel it was enough.