It will be very difficult to cash flow in Austin using traditional LTR methods unless you put down a huge down payment.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

It’s a strategy that allows investors to acquire rental properties with little to no money out of pocket while building equity along the way.If you're considering using the BRRRR method to grow your real estate portfolio, here's everything you need to know about how it works, its benefits, and potential risks.What is the BRRRR Strategy?

For all methods you would want to find a market that has strong employment rates, strong income rates for the market, and is a growing or an established market. 

Quote from @Paul Lucenti: Creative methods tend to increase risk.

Hey Themis - I used a similar strategy in my first year investing in Cleveland, focusing on the BRRRR method with SFRs, and it worked well.

@Anthony KolbuszBRRRR method is a fantastic strategy, especially with your trade experience.

Maybe if I was younger it would make more sense, but staying with the method I've used over the last 10 years will only become more refined and efficient.

Right now, the majority of lenders are hitting DSCR loans hard, which is a strong indicator that the BRRRR method is still going strong, even in a higher-rate environment.We always say, “Date the rate, marry the property,” meaning interest rates will fluctuate, but the right deal will always make sense long-term.

You won’t find many seller-financing deals here, so if you're looking to scale quickly, your next best option is the BRRRR method—using cash or hard money to acquire properties and DSCR loans to refinance into.