If you can rehab and refinance (BRRRR) to extract all investment and achieve neutral cash flow you would have infinite return (most of my RE investments have achieved infinite return but the cash neutral has in particular gotten a lot more challenging when the rates rose starting Q2 of 2022).Any money extracted via a refinance is tax deferred. 

Are there new trends in commission splitting resulting from the NAR lawsuit starting to emerge?

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You should consult with local property managers and find what the average DOM would be to lease your home and rental rates etc. this would be a good starting point. 

Hi @Gil Canfu definitely there are many places in DFW where you can invest in a good rental property.I am not sure where you are at, but if self managed you should start in cities with good proximity to where you live.All the corridor between Princeton to Saginaw has good deals but there are many others things to consider as I mentioned previously.

I remember when Lending Home, now Kiavi started, there really wasn't anyone other than banks and private individuals that would finance a new build...and those were hard to find.

Probably starting out small Jaycee - SF or maybe some smaller duplex type properties.

I spoke to her and they were going to do a light remodel (barely lipstick on a pig) and start renting the place. 

I’ve been dreaming the last few years of starting an event venue, something for weddings, gatherings, etc., preferably with a great outdoor space.

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