You can reduce size, if you go deeper, but that only works if you have steep sites or are willing to add a pump system to the outlet. 

What are some unconventional creative financing strategies you've personally used or encountered in real estate investing that led to unexpected success, and what lessons did you learn from those experiences?

This includes, water, hot water, heat, air conditioning, cable, security system, snow removal, lawn care.

Starting out in a high-cost-of-living area can be challenging, but it also presents unique opportunities if approached strategically.

New systems from Arrow Lift allow you to jack a house up in a single day, but I have not seen many contractors in the area that use them yet.

Accounting system is a mess… >- Firing people at least weekly 1-2 employees at a time. it is clear that hiring and yet but appropriate for these people firing is what they do best.- Remember that people have left other work for this and only there a short time.

Every system you try will have flaws, or you may salivate over a feature that appears in other software.Some familiar names are mentioned frequently: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I recommend conducting thorough research on each app online to understand their offerings, pricing, etc.

Lease Options: Structure a lease option for the property you're flipping, allowing you to control the property while securing financing through the lease payments.By combining these strategies, you can create a unique financing plan tailored to your specific project and financial situation.

But I can't help but think that I could benefit from the occasional discussion about real estate strategies or bounce opportunities off one another.Coach Carson's RPM program details below:Cost: ~$2500/yearBenefits (form Website):Personalized Coaching: Members receive direct support and feedback from Coach Carson and selected coaches, including monthly group coaching sessions, one-on-one "hot seat" calls, and small group coaching within Action Teams.Action Teams: These are accountability groups of 8-10 members that meet weekly over a three-month period to set and achieve goals, fostering perseverance and resilience among participants.Comprehensive Resources: Members have access to a repository of documents, systems, checklists, and more in the community swipe file, including tenant screening criteria, due diligence checklists, and rental analysis spreadsheets.Exclusive Community: RPM offers a private community of like-minded investors who prioritize time and freedom over scaling rapidly, providing a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.The Group Targets:Investors with experience owning 1 to 8+ properties, whether short-term (e.g., Airbnb), mid-term, or long-term rentals.Individuals who are coachable, hardworking, and value time and freedom over aggressive scaling.

They cashflow way better than a SFH.I create funnels for my clients all the time, I have them burn and churn the SFH and get some short term money coming in while we look for the good cash flowing 2 - 4 unit buildings to hold.Get a system, get a plan, create environments bubbling with opportunity.