Decatur: +1.2%)- Last 5 years: 77.0% (Annualized difference: +2.8%)- Last 10 years: 88.4% (Annualized difference: +1.3%)So the housing stock in Huntsville appreciates slightly faster, but I’d say the data shows that Decatur can work for both cash flow and appreciation-oriented investors.

As long as your project complies with local zoning and design standards, you can expect faster approvals.4.

Are costs increasing faster than profits?)

Hi Paola,If you are looking to buy another primary, looking to put the property into a LLC, may be changes in your income/job, looking for faster/smoother closing, DSCR could make more sense.

Some investors focus on a target profit instead of strict percentages.As for hard money, it does reduce profit, but it allows you to scale faster and keep your cash for other deals.

Nothing wrong with partnerships - I have used one to scale way faster than I would have on my own because he brought skills I didn’t have - but if you can do a deal on your own first to get a better understanding of the entire process it may help you identify what you need from a partner and what types of things should be in the operating agreement.As for the operating agreement, be sure you sit down with an experienced attorney who will help go over the dozens of scenarios that may come up and how you would like to handle them. 

With 20 years in wholesaling, I’ve seen it’s often best to focus on either acquisitions or dispositions when starting out—it helps you build expertise faster.

Doing something faster doesn't mean increasing SPEED!

I completely understand your point about pricing adjustments driving faster leases, but my experience has shown that other factors play a significant role in a rental's performance over time.For example, I own three rentals with very different dynamics:1. 

However, they can carry more risk if vacant and usually offer less cash flow.Multi-family properties provide steady income from multiple tenants and scale your portfolio faster, but they require more upfront capital, stricter financing, and can be harder to manage.If you're new, starting with a single-family home is a simpler way to learn.