Simple touches like fresh paint, landscaping, and clean walkways can make a big difference.Highlight Key Features: During the appraisal, point out any high-quality materials or unique features you've added.

If section 8 pays $1,500 a month, then other gross income sources in the above example (if 3x income ratio is allowed) need to total $4.5k per month. 

Your financial background is a huge asset, and it’s great that you’re starting locally in Milwaukee while keeping an eye on future expansion.If you’re looking to connect with like-minded investors, the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin is a fantastic resource for networking with rental portfolio owners, accessing legal resources, and finding contractors. https://www.aasew.org/For mentors, funding sources, and flippers, the Milwaukee REIA is another great group to explore. https://www.milwaukeereia.com/I’m a member of both and find unique value in each—maybe we’ll cross paths at a future meeting!

For instance, sourcing cash flow deals is essentially nonexistent in affluent metro ATL markets with high employment, exceptional school systems, and attractive nearby amenities.

KC’s market has been resilient, and with inventory still tight, I think we’ll see solid demand for well-executed flips—especially if rates stabilize.I work with investors sourcing off-market properties across the metro, and my team keeps deals exclusive to our private network—no bidding wars, just first come, first served.

Most of the deals I do are off-market and they are sourced from cold calling.

I met with Wicked Smart today and was told they help you set up a lead sourcing system, help you structure creative financing - which is essentially lease option/purchase, subject to and owner financing....all strategies I am interested in learning more about.

Using criteria like price-to-rent ratio, pop growth, employment trends, and wage growth, relying on multiple sources (PropStream, Zillow, Rentometer, FRED) to calculate averages. 

Another idea to consider is the FHA 203K renovation mortgage, this is another excellent tool to use because of flexibility and other worthwhile features you might consider researching.

More than likely a blend of my money and other sources.So, I'm assuming "other sources" is equity, not debt.