Personally I don't keep much cash on hand for emergencies, but I do have a large untapped HELOC that I can use in a pinch.

Consider a HELOC for value-added BRRRRs or flips if you have a low interest rate.

In some cases, it might even mean you can buy your next house all cash.Financing Home ImprovementsThinking about upgrading your kitchen, adding a home office, or tackling other projects?

We had a wash & fold service with pickup & delivery, which added complexity to the operation.

If you have extra cash, payoff the initial mortgage without adding more loans.

And than the fact that density brings it's own problems and added expenses.

I do not care what the source of the return is  Historically the highest return is via a value add and appreciation and is more so recently due to the recent rate increase versus earlier this century (before 2022).However, most new RE investors cannot handle extended periods of large negative cash flow.  

Federal Laws Prohibit Discrimination of 7 Protected Classes, Massachusetts has added 8 more:-02.Always know more of the Rules/Laws/Regulations than ANY Tenant.

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Just adding pets alone really helped boost renting.