When we prioritize integrity, we’re not just closing deals, we’re building a reputation that lasts.

Do better rehabs.  100% agreed mate,Safety comes in the volume.Something that I've "preached" for many years.It's not worth the time, money or even risk buying 1 or 2 or even 3 properties unless an investor has a growth type mindset and a will to scale to 10+.It's very simple, you own 1 and it goes vacant.That's a 100% impact on your income.You own 10 and 1-2 to go vacant.That's only a 10-20% impact on your income.It's also a very high likelihood that problems will always exist with 1 or 2 properties at any given moment...Plus, such markets (Ohio and Michigan) don't appreciate as much as many others like a Texas and Florida for example.Michigan and Ohio are slow movers and only recently (10+ years later) caught up to some of the other "higher flying" markets from a yearly growth percentage.Much success

@Alex LonginidisPrioritize immediate safety and mid-term needs for house repairs and upgrades.

•And prioritize managing your money effectively.You’ve got this! 

Same as you wouldn't only invest in one stock (or the stock market), diversifying allows you a bit of a safety net in case one goes down.With real estate a lot of people focus on cash flow, but remember tenants are paying down your mortgage for you and helping you build equity and over time (eg 5-10 years) your house will also appreciate in value.

Unlike traditional banks, which focus heavily on personal credit and income, portfolio lenders prioritize the cash flow of your property.

I think you're thinking not prioritizing cash flow is synonymous with avoiding it-- it's not.A high earner is not prioritizing cash flow, that's fine.

I personally could give a rip about the buyers safety if they dont know any better and get wiped out so what.. but Sellers thats a whole different matter.. a sub 2 gone bad can destroy them financially emotionally physically break up marriages etc etc.

Then without knowing your entire financial situation I’d probably prioritize getting that paid off over putting anything in a Roth or over and above an emergency fund in a HYSA. 

I had felt the need to arm myself for the safety of my person.