If you decide to revisit STRs, you might want to explore properties where you can project expenses independently, such as using local STR forums or online tools to estimate maintenance, management, and occupancy costs.For networking and strategy-building, you might find local meetups or groups beneficial.

I think good flippers talk about something like 80-20 -- they do well on 80% of their projects.

It's very simple, here is the header for one sheet:# Of RentalsAddressDate BoughtYear Roof was put onCost of PropertyValue of Property 2017Value of Property 2021TaxInsuranceMortgageMaint/HOAAC FiltersRent Per MonthThen I have another sheet to keep track of any expenses for the year:# Of RentalsAddressCityJanFebMarAprMayEverything is very organized on these two sheets for the CPA every January.

Forcing appreciation on properties requiring work is a longer term goal but I’d like to start with a simpler project.  

I am currently employed as a project engineer working for a GC that builds multi-family projects.

I’m on the hunt for my next primary and would like it to be a project. 

DSCR loans are usually what I recommend to ensure approval as your qualification is not based on your income but the projected rental income of the property.

Is there a defined definintion of occupany that mandates a set amount of days per month that I must sleep under the roof of my primary residence?

Outside we had trees taken down that were going to cause major future problems with the roof, gutters and the view.

Also, the ability to find good deals with an accurate budget to complete the project up front from some good project managers/general contractors.