A cash-out refinance or home equity line of credit (HELOC) can be powerful tools to keep your momentum going.Focus on Stability:Look for investments in areas with strong job markets, population growth, and consistent rental demand.

Let's say you bought a property for $350k, consisting of $275k building and $75k land.

@Katie Lyon Because our weather is more temperate over the winter months, we have much more consistency in demand across all times of the year, so typically the market stays fairly consistent through all seasons.

We have created work instructions for every step of the process so we can maintain consistency in how we evaluate properties, communicate with tenants, market our properties, handle rent increases, manage property turnover, etc.....

Doing the math, if a seasoned fix and flipper had a well-oiled efficient process and was able to consistently hit $50k per house (after costs and overhead required to go at that pace), he/she would have to do 34 flips in 21 months to make what we made on one deal.

Investors here consistently see properties that have cash flow from day one, and the barrier to entry is much lower than in California.From a tax and landlord standpoint, Tennessee is also attractive.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

And don’t overthink—your first deal doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to get you in the game.You’ve already taken a big step by asking for guidance, so keep that curiosity alive and stay consistent —let’s crush it!

It stands out for its affordability, consistent appreciation, and reliable cash flow.

Meanwhile my two 1/1 condos in Boulder rent consistently.