The seasoning can impact when you can extract the value add which can impact when you can start the next effort.  

That's why lower tier neighborhood SF homes should only be purchased if there's a meaningful appreciation event around the corner.

That said, expect to deal with a fair amount of fluff leads.The two best strategies I’ve found are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be expensive, but it can also yield highly discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.

The opportunity to transform underutilized land into a thriving residential area while contributing to the community’s growth made this an exciting and meaningful investment.

These investors never experience meaningful appreciation, achieve inconsistent cash flow & loans are slowly paid down with most moving on from the asset before any meaningful debt paydown occurs.2.

The issue is that after a high LTV refinance to extract the value add, the property is large cash flow negative.  

That said, expect to deal with a fair amount of fluff leads.The two best strategies I’ve found are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be expensive, but it can also yield highly discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.

CA in particular would extract a nasty tax on the gain side.  

Much slower than utilizing a HELOC, but I’m not trying to build an empire and just have a passive income source that eventually allows me to spend my time where I find meaningful.

Visibility drives clickability, and not using the full length of the ad to add keywords and business-related details is a missed opportunity when you’re fighting for every click in Google Ads.Conclusion:If you know you want to get off-market seller leads from Google, and already committed the budget for it, make sure your ads are optimal and that your keyword selection will not cause you to appear on ones that will waste you time and money.The Google Ads landscape is fiercely competitive in today’s market, demanding an investment of several thousand dollars per month to gain meaningful traction.