I personally don't know of their group but figured id link that article since i remember reading it and the name clicked. 

You can't call up Apple's CEO and suggest improvements, but you can definitely upgrade your rental property's kitchen to command higher rent.

@Sam Hudacek the problem with this method is that the people you want to reach out to down the line won't pick up your calls!

Expense ratio, as others have stated, often ends up evening out these fluctuations in each expense and can often times be a more accurate predictor over many data points.

Do you think it's better to refinance and sacrifice the cash flow in the rental to free up funding for more investing?

Buy: $284,900Rehab: $115,000Holding: $16,500 Points: $3,413 Selling fee: $30,000Insurance hold: $2,000-$2,500 (maybe get back $1,000-$1500 if you close quick)Other title/escrow purchase: $2,500ARV: $500,000Profit: $46,587 (9.25% approx) I would do the deal, especially if you get that gap for rehab closed 3-4 months and tighten up the rehab costs too ($100,000)   Appreciate the breakdown!

Thumbs up to Henry.

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.

Quote from @Quan Pham: I'll give you the easy answer: sell.If you were fired up about owning an investment, I would recommend keeping the house as a rental.

FHA 203(k) loans are a great way to get into a property, add value, and set yourself up for strong equity when you eventually rent it out.Biggest things to watch out for:1.Contractors & Timeline – The loan requires HUD-approved contractors, and the rehab process can take longer than expected.