But in the South contract for deeds are not liked by the RE attorneies, where up north CFD has state statute validity (which states?). 

"It's like selling pizza by the slice".  

Id like the CRM to have a power dialer (for calls) and the ability to send SMS texts.

My focus leans more toward equity appreciation than cash flow, and as a rookie investor, I’m aiming to put aside about $25-30k for investments each year.In the meantime, I’m looking to connect with like-minded folks here for mentorship, partnerships, apprenticeships, and even collaborations.Would love to hear your thoughts, advice, or anything you think might help as I continue piecing everything together!

Sounds like you put in a ton of work to maximize the value, and that basement addition was a smart move.I noticed you mentioned the NYC luxury tax and some of the rental pricing challenges—have you considered expanding your portfolio in markets where you don’t have to deal with those kinds of headaches?

You'll likely also reduce your cost of living by moving to a stabilized apartment.Depending on the cashflow and debt paydown, you can use this strategy until you've built enough equity to reinvest.On the other hand, getting into a multi-family after refinancing will also help you build substantial equity to rinse and repeat in the coming years.

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

@Krissi Miramontes sounds like it was a nice project.

DM me if you would like to have a conversation and I can guide you to people I know in the community that could help.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.