While automation can help with data pulling, it’s those conversations and local market knowledge that ultimately give us the edge in making informed decisions.I really appreciate your thorough response.

What to do with cash flow ultimately has to align with your goals.

I guess they are holding you ultimately responsible for pricelabs raising rates.

There are hundreds of hard money lenders out there, ultimately I'd work with someone who has time to focus on ensuring you get a tailored mortgage instead of a cookie cutter solution.

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Plus there's sports there to continue to boost the area.

Hey @Jay Fayz you for sure have the right idea, and if ultimately flipping and wholesaling is what you want to do, then that's a great path. 

My ultimate goal is to acquire enough real estate to achieve financial freedom, allowing me to travel, provide a comfortable life for my family, and teach my children about discipline, financial literacy, and the wealth-building potential of real estate.I’m here to learn, share, and connect with others who share this passion.

Ultimately, I know we have to pay.

Sounds like I can safely write them off only after I purchase the rental and start the renovations to ultimately rent it out.