I plan to utilize the BRRRR method in and around the Augusta area through a SFH or duplex.

What alternative method(s) would you recommend for beginners? 

.✅ Indirect Expenses (Office Overhead, Admin, & Labor): Harder to allocate, but common methods include:2) Common Billing Methods🔹 % of Gross Rents – Many PMs charge 3-5% for admin overhead.🔹 Per-Unit Fee – Flat $10-$20 per unit/month for shared costs.🔹 Time Tracking – Track staff hours and bill properties proportionally.🔹 Software Tools – AppFolio, Buildium, Rent Manager allow bulk allocations.3) Best Practices✔ Use a Spreadsheet or Software – Track expenses by property before invoicing owners.✔ Be Transparent – Define billable vs. included costs in your PM agreement.✔ Avoid Surprises – Owners expect clarity on additional charges.

Like there are so many different routes you can take I understand that but I would like to know more about the brrr method and things in general as far as getting started.

Commissioner, 73 T.C. 766 (1980), specifically confirmed that rental management activities can qualify for the home office deduction, regardless of passive income classification.Key Considerations: 🔑The space must be used ONLY for rental managementNo personal activities or other business uses allowedMust maintain solid documentationActivities should be regular and substantialPro Tips: 💪Consider the simplified method ($5/sq ft, max 300 sq ft)[Rev.

Scaling up doesn’t always require 20% down—house hacking (FHA or 5% conventional), DSCR loans, seller financing, and the BRRRR method can help you acquire more properties with less cash upfront.

Good luck, My wife and I are starting also, we also plan to do the BRRR, method,would love to talk more, maybe shares some do's and dont's that you may run across and we could share the same info to you. we are in the st louis area

The BEST method for real estate investing is very simple: increase earnings, reduce expenditures, save, and invest from your own funds.You should focus on increasing earnings and learning how to manage your budget.

Here is my method I got that has done me wonders, I used the method from Brandon Turners book on managing properties:1.)

From there, I try to figure out why this house isn't selling, and if I'm still interested I'll make an offer at a price that works at my numbers.Other than that, yes I think it is a great idea to dig deeper into more creative methods of finding deals - wholesalers, direct mail, door knocking, networking, etc.