I have a question and would really appreciate your input.I’ve done a couple of fix-and-flip projects in the past using hard money lenders, but I’ve noticed that their fees and interest rates significantly cut into my profits.

We are trying to cut costs on the ones we are doing now, but still trying to keep the quality high. 

Why move the house . just cut a section off .

If you’re using leverage, be extra cautious with your underwriting to ensure the deal still works at today’s rates.Economic Uncertainty: Inflation, potential recessions, or shifts in demand could affect rents, vacancy rates, and property values in some markets.Increased Operating Costs: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes, and maintenance costs can cut into profit margins, particularly for buy-and-hold investments.Regulatory Risks: Some areas are increasing restrictions on landlords, particularly short-term rentals.

Many tenants will cut their nose off to spite their face and move, rather than accepting a fair increase:(What does Zillow say the rent should be?

Just so you know, Vrbo and Airbnb will not allow you to receive an inquiry through their platforms, and then take the booking off-platform, they want their cut of the money. 

Look for ways to increase profits but without cutting corners.

can I find absentee owners and water cut off lists etc.. on PropStream?

We have our own design team, contractors, and real estate agency under one roof, which saves time, cuts costs, and improves communication across projects.

I was hoping the rate cuts in the last 12 months would have had more of an impact on mortgage rates.