It's a great path, but it takes time and energy.

Helps with your debt to income, better opportunities at cash flow, and typically requires less down to purchase.In regards to challenges, I usually build in an extra 10-15% to deal with things that I can't see behind the walls, including dry rot, electrical or plumbing issues, etc.

Ideally you have not replaced roof, hvac, flooring, kitchen, bathroom, fencing, windows, foundation repairs, hard scape repairs, electrical, plumbing, etc.  

Electric 4’poles away.

After spending all day dodging junk mail, junk e-mail, junk texts, and junk phone calls I have very little energy left for junk BP posts!

Additionally, we addressed plumbing and electrical issues to make the property fully rental-compliant.

I also have five gas/electric meters.

I was an electrician for over 20 years with my last electrical job being shop foreman for a custom electrical control panel shop and UL 508 specialist.

They’re built for heavy use and have faster drying times—usually 30–45 minutes—without needing major electrical changes.If you’re up for a bigger investment, adding extra stackable units in the garage could be a great long-term fix, though it’ll mean some electrical work and setting up proper ventilation.I’d probably go for the commercial upgrade in your current space first—it’s quicker and might solve the bottleneck right away.

This is calculated after accounting for all expenses, including taxes, insurance, utilities (water, sewer, garbage, electric, gas), and an allowance for maintenance costs (typically 5% of gross rent, adjustable based on the building's condition), as well as management fees.I invest in the Binghamton, NY area both as an investor and as a realtor.