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

Lot easier ways to grow wealth.  3.  

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.

Best part is 1-2 years a refinance will make our numbers look even better and we are seeing our home increase in value because of both the forced appreciation via rehab and being in a growing market.If not married, I would have chose area first based on rentability.

@Jonathan GreeneWe are looking to continue to grow.

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.

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. 

So many excuses I cannot even begin to remember them.

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. 

If it's managed well by a professional, you are more likely to succeed, grow an appreciation for it, and maybe take over management some day.