Both 1% so you are purchasing for about 220k or 260K??

That’s how you make your money, on the front end, not hoping the market will save you.( you can do things to add value )Now, how are you vetting the deals you're looking at?

Typically, real estate commissions are around 5-6%, split between the buyer’s and seller’s agents.

While there’s no official A/B/C/D classification of Phoenix neighborhoods, here’s a data-driven breakdown of some of the best areas to invest in, based on median purchase price, average rent, and investment potential.Top Phoenix Submarkets for BRRRRAreaMedian Purchase PriceAvg Monthly RentAppreciation Potential (1-5)Cash Flow Potential (1-5)Maryvale$320,000$2,00043Alhambra$350,000$2,10043.5South Phoenix$375,000$2,20053.5Tolleson$360,000$2,15044Avondale$380,000$2,2504.53.5Glendale$400,000$2,30043.5Mesa (East)$420,000$2,4004.53Paradise Valley$1,500,000$5,50052Breaking It DownIf you're looking for the best appreciation potential:South Phoenix, Avondale, and East Mesa are seeing rapid development, infrastructure improvements, and rising demand, making them strong contenders for long-term value growth.If cash flow is your priority:Tolleson, Alhambra, and Maryvale still offer affordable entry points with solid rental demand, making them attractive for investors looking to generate monthly income.If you want a balanced investment:Glendale and Avondale offer both rental income and appreciation upside, making them ideal for investors who want the best of both worlds.What’s Trending in Phoenix Renovations?

I was wondering how other people managed to start scaling their business faster. did you guys work with partners or do any deals?

The only thing about it is that the property hasn’t been very well taken care of, so we know there’s a lot of work to do to fix it.

I suspect even the banks who are aggressively expanding are doing so merely to sure up their geographical presence  to in order to expand their customer base but will then pull back on their branch numbers.Unless there is significant term remaining on the lease, there are other retail concepts that would be deemed more marketable.

There are programs with low to even no seasoning.With cash out refi's you're most likely looking at 75% LTV max for most programs and 80% for rate and term

Thank you @Jimmy Lieu, I totally agree Columbus is a fantastic market, and that's why we grew our portfolio there and are still growing it!

Since you're using a GC, make sure they are properly covered.