Here are a few additional ideas that have worked for me and others in competitive markets like Austin:Off-Market Leads from Contractors: I had a friend who rehabbed a house in North Austin last year.

If Anyone has additional information on the Chicago market right now and some insight Id love to talk. 

In my area an  U&O is only done when the house is built or an addition put on 

If you throw in some additional capital along the way you can accelerate the process, a lot.

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Meaning, two different parties have ripped my listings and falsely advertised elsewhere.So a 1:25 scam-to-door-ratio per calendar year hahaIn addition to fraudulent advertising, I have lockboxes that enable remote showings.

If rents are under market, consider small increases or exploring additional ways to optimize your cash flow, such as taking on another roommate.Refinancing is also worth exploring in the future.

Recently completed a cash-out refi and want to take that money and buy 2 additional properties (~$200k or less each). 

You might have additional items depending on your market.1. 

In addition, if i used fixed rate financing, my biggest expense is fixed.