I work full time at a decent job, but have quickly learned that I needed to make some changes in my families life by securing our financial future. 

I might try Rta s again in the future. 

If you ever want to explore other funding options for future flips, let me know! 

Over time, as you build more properties, the cash flow and equity from each one can be used to fund future investments, creating a cycle of growth.Why BRRRR Works: The BenefitsThe BRRRR strategy offers several benefits that make it appealing to investors:Leverage Your Capital: The ability to pull out equity through refinancing means you don’t have to wait years to accumulate wealth.

From then I knew real estate investing would be in my future.

We'd even be happy to move them into one of our (future) properties and just let them keep all/most of their rent income as free cashflow. 

I want to have more rental properties in the future and could definitely use that income to help fund those, but with the interest rates being higher, it makes me nervous.

Exit StrategyResale Planning: Research market trends for optimal selling timing.Long-Term Investment: Consider retaining the property as a rental post-graduation.Marketability: Choose a property with appeal to future students or young professionals.By following these steps, you can make a well-informed decision and ensure a successful investment that benefits both you and your student during their college years and beyond.Peter Derry PHD Properties 

If you don't plan on allowing 4+ cats in your rental in the future you shouldn't start now.

I'm not sure I would get to cute trying to squeeze every time out of it now with a lease that might cause you issues in the future, but the scenario you describe is common and probably smart.