Cost of construction keeps going up so you need to spread out the cost over multiple units.

They don't write books, do seminars or post on social media.

They all said the original contractor’s work had been fine—even the tiling was far better than what the 2ndcontractor did as a redo.I heard later that Joey, the 2nd contractor was spreading it around town the reason he hadn’t finished my job was because I was slowing things down by changing everything and, also, that I owed him a lot of money.

VC Firms and buyers would be looking for a portfolio that doesn't just have 1 or 2 streams of income, but rather also having the direct bookings and social media presence.There may not be many buyers who would purchase a 10-15 property portfolio, but if you scale to 30-50 or even 75-100+ Owned Units, I would think that VC / Private Equity firms may be interested.

To achieve financial freedom, you'll need to scale to a portfolio large enough to spread risks across multiple properties while also generating enough surplus cash flow to cover both personal and property-related expenses.Many experienced investors achieve this by:-Strategically acquiring properties in high-cash-flow markets.

I leave the marginal ones waiting, letting them know I will reach out when I have a showing date/time.At the showing, I collect their completed application (sent via PDF prior or filled out on premises), scan their photo ID and last 2 pay stubs.Then, I do some digging around online (social media, court records, Google) and if it looks like they are representing themselves to me accurately, I contact them and send them a link to do the background checks (paid by them directly to the vendor). 

I would like to start using social media, in particular YouTube, to market my business but I know very little about it.

@Gash Nookala,Renting can indeed be slower in winter, but here are some tips to boost interest:Enhance Listing: Ensure your listing has detailed descriptions and high-quality photos—consider professional photography if needed.Competitive Pricing: Double-check local comps; even a slight price adjustment or incentives (like a reduced deposit) could attract more interest.Broaden Marketing: Beyond Zillow, Hemlane, and MLS, use social media, community boards, and local business connections to reach a wider audience.Flexible Lease Terms: Offering shorter or month-to-month leases might appeal to tenants during this slower season.Local Property Manager: A local pro can tap into their network and help fill the vacancy faster.These steps should help you find a tenant despite the seasonal slowdown.

Purchase Price: $85,000Rehab: $5,000Loan Amount from Fund (AAA): $90,000Interest: 9%P&I: $724.16ARV: $145KLTV: 62%Sales Price to New Buyer: $145KInterest: 9%Down Payment: $15KAmount Financed: $130KP&I: $1,046.01CashflowDown Payment: $15,000Monthly Spread: $321.85Backend at Refi: $38,352There will be costs to administer the Fund but it's manageable given the upside, particularly at scale (I've done a full proforma with those costs in mind).

Be active on social media, share your investment goals, and focus on building trust.