Personally, I really like the BRRR (Buy, Fix, Rent, Refinance Repeat) model, which is to buy a property fix it up, rent it out and refinance it and do another one. 

The question here is how can I rely on myself doing more diligence when it comes to liens, issues with HoAs that may have financing declined or things that may affect me when buying cash!?

'Ther are three things to be aware of1) The rules and laws and how they might affect your profitabiity (including hidden costs)2) Exactly what are you bidding on..

Often, units that are sitting on grade will see deterioration of the cooling fins, due to animal urine or other contaminants, and physical damage, both of which affect performance.

Zoning is going to directly affect the type of loan you get.

I kept repeating the process and slowly but surely started seeing some traction.

However, consider the impact on the current bathroom-to-bedroom ratio and whether the loss of the open loft space might affect some buyers' interest.Vancouver's real estate market has been strong, with increasing home values.

.- Diverse Property Portfolio: The area seems to have a mix of both residential and commercial properties, which could allow for diversification in your investment strategy.Strategic Location: Shelby's proximity to global markets via nearby airports, rail, and port facilities could make it attractive for businesses, potentially driving demand for both commercial and residential real estate.Potential Challenges- Economic Concerns: The unemployment rate of 13.0% is relatively high, which could impact the overall economic stability of the area and potentially affect real estate values and rental demand.- Price Discrepancy: There's a notable difference between the median listing price ($295,000) and the average home value ($201,945).

You'd be leaving the original home intact and that shouldn't affect the terms of your loan. 

I'd recommend David Green's book on the topic: https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Rehab-Rent-Refinance-Repeat/dp/B0...I also did a long live stream on it a while back that you might find helpful: