As you mentioned, having a couple of rental properties as a safety net can provide steady passive income, especially in times of uncertainty or if you decide to slow down in the future.

Our first step after posting a 3 day without a response is to do a safety check.

are there any tools or solutions you wish you had but don’t?

The 70% rule can be a good indicator—but not the only tool—used to make a decision on a fix and flip.

They say it is for safety.

Open a coffee-trailer or a roof cleaning business, or sell tools on TikTok... and then invest in real estate.I have been investing in Milwaukee for 15 years, which is probably one of the better cash flow markets and I am in the same boat as everyone else its hard to find deals worth buying. 

Wholesaling is a powerful tool when paired with private money.

@Mark DuttonTo manage risk in investing, focus on building a safety net with a $1,300/month surplus.

You can:* accept as is (or ask for credits)* demand the seller fixes it and gets town sign off* demand the seller rips it out (e.g. an illegally finished basement)In theory, these changes should be grandfathered in and aside from legitimate safety concerns (e.g.

BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.