RE is expensive

Flips have done good not great, Air Bnbs are going good not great, and rentals all were brrrr'd perfectly but like most cash flow just enough to pay the bills and cover expenses.

If you're wondering if rates are too low, raise them a hair in advertising and see if your number of inquiries drop.

Everybody thinks they can paint because they can - you get a brush or a roller, a can of paint at Lowe's and away you go.

Debt is less expensive than equity.

The Highway 64 property presented a great opportunity due to its low acquisition cost and potential for substantial value increase.

@Rafael Ramos All your goals contradict each other:(1) Cashflow: buy Class C & D properties2) Appreciation: buy Class A & B properties3) Low Crime: buy Class A & B properties4) Why would you want your investments to lose money to lower your taxes?

Quote from @Devin James: When running numbers on an investment property, I focus more on equity growth than monthly cash flow.Here’s why:If I can acquire a property at a low basis and add significant value, I can: 1) Sell and reinvest elsewhere 2) Cash-out refinance to recapture my investment.

I recently paid someone to do my roof and replace the carpet (~5k expense) on my short term rental in 2023, however he won't fill out the 1099-NEC.

I would upgrade properties every 12-15 months as allowed by low down payment loans if my significant other wasn’t risk adverse and opposed to moving.