For investors focused on socially responsible projects, this balance can attract support from communities and municipalities.5.

This was my first property, and while it's been a great learning experience, I made several mistakes along the way—ranging from choosing a realtor who was more focused on closing the deal than finding the right house to having a poor inspection and overlooking issues hidden beneath the surface (literally).

Quote from @Daniel Johnson: For anyone investing - can you recommend a investor-focused realtor in Nova Scotia? 

If they don't answer my questions, I know they have not read the ad and are just clicking and "tire kicking" or they lack the intellectual focus for me to have any business relationship with them.

That approach might not serve the seller well, especially since the goal is to genuinely help them by offering a reliable quick solution.My current thought is to focus on networking and building a solid and extensive buyers list and understanding their ideal investment criteria upfront.

From experience, switching to a conventional loan can help you remove PMI once you reach 20% equity, while DSCR loans are ideal if you’re focused on rental income.

Successful investors often focus on properties with potential for flipping or long-term appreciation.

Where do you see yourself focusing next year?

If you're dead set on BRRRR, focus on areas like Linden, Hilltop, and parts of the South Side - but make sure you really understand the micro-markets there.

The networking and local market insights are invaluable.For retirement planning, focus on building steady cash flow and consider setting aside a healthy maintenance fund (I usually recommend 6 months of expenses) to protect against any surprises.If you're looking to expand your portfolio, Columbus is a great market where we still see positive cash flowing deals with lots of appreciation potential.