Drama..... we pull off the property return it to existing conditions and the city allows me to install the cleanout on their property in the sidewalk area. 

When a property has rats and mice, it is almost always due to an opening allowing them to come in from the outside.  

Instead of tying up your capital in a high-cost primary residence, consider taking the would-be down payment and investing it in out-of-state properties.This strategy allows you to diversify your portfolio across multiple assets, spreading risk while potentially generating cash flow and building equity in appreciating markets.

The cash flow is what allows you to not pay more for your property every month. 

Portfolio Loans: These loans allow you to finance multiple properties under one loan, simplifying the management and refinancing process.Project ManagementManaging timelines and avoiding bottlenecks is essential when handling multiple rehabs.

I am also a realtor with clients who are investing in MTR's in my market, as STRs aren't allowed.

That said, I'm looking to BRRRR this upcoming year, but that's only because the first 3 properties allowed us to build up enough capital for this strategy to make sense. 

@Matthew Kwan, he is asking why the underwriters will not allow him to use the proposed rental income from the subject property at time of purchase.

Acquire enough RE that it takes you or your spouse more than 750 hours a year and 1/2 of your time to manage.When you are a material participating RE pro all of your and your spouses’ RE activity becomes active, allowing you to offset RE losses against other active income.One pitfall of a RE Pro spouse if you are full-time W-2.

So purchasing larger and larger properties allows investors like Benjamin to purchase more depreciable basis while continuing to defer and recapture.