You can cover the wire mesh with drywall patches (they tape on wall and across the wire, white/paintable, different sizes) as the wire mesh is what will prevent the rats from eating their way into the property (the covering material is cosmetic only).

Solar panels and backup battery system installed in 2022, I have a loan for the system so that would eat into any sales.I'm in San Antonio, Tx.

It feels like there’s always a surprise—whether it’s skyrocketing material prices or finding something unexpected during the demo—that eats into the budget and profits.I know there’s always more to learn, so I’m curious—how do you approach rehab budgeting?

The high tax eats away a lot at the cash flow.

Hours of servicing the loans in all their aspects quickly eats up the points we received at the beginning of each mortgage & it feels like we're doing all the work for no compensation.  

But, they do get to eat a lot of pizza.Debt prevents you from becoming an investor. 

If it's a good asset(meaning primarily good location), you eat the 5.3% cap no problem you own the physical asset.

The $10,000 yearly maintenance fee is really hurting your cash flow, as it’s eating up all your profits.

These costs would eat into your profits.The case for sellingEven at $125/month, your cash flow is slim, and any unexpected expenses could turn this property into a liability rather than an asset.

These properties will now eat you alive.