Slowly build out a repeatable process...if you continue to change things (as in different types of properties, different levels of renovation, different finish material, different neighborhoods, etc.) you create more variables and make it harder to solve to the problem.I am a math guy and less unknowns/variables you have the easier the problem will be to solve. 

But I'm building more seller leads out that way, so stay tuned.

Scope creep is a huge problem and the more you learn up about the project up front, the easier it is to figure out what actually needs to be done and avoid surprises (or pass on deals that need more than you initially think): https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/due-diligence-ultimate-gu...I highly recommend building a contingency (I do 20%) into your rehab budgets for unexpected issues.

Financing- build a relationship with a regional banker, don’t shop for interest rates, start small and build history and loyalty they are your team, Cross collateralize, deposit CD/MM or custodial account with bank for loan, give them monthly updates, nail your deal analysis, do stress tests on your deal analysis-cost/interest rate/deal length/ sale price etc. 12.

Building a compset and diving into the details about the competition, cleaning fees, length of stay, and really, seeing who is out ther doing STR versus MTR etc. 

Not that it can't be done but...You can build a great portfolio faster using leverage.

Between growing our business into one of the largest STR management companies in South Jersey, building our personal portfolio, and starting a family, my time for forums and reading on platforms like BiggerPockets fell by the wayside.But I’m ready to get back into it—sharing, learning, and connecting with this amazing community.

Between growing our business into one of the largest STR management companies in South Jersey, building our personal portfolio, and starting a family, my time for forums and reading on platforms like BiggerPockets fell by the wayside.But I’m ready to get back into it—sharing, learning, and connecting with this amazing community.

Build yourself a Google business page, make yourself easily bookable on Airbnb (did you know that 25% of nights booked on Airbnb are for 30 day stays and more? 

I am learning about Fix and Flip strategies (I've only done developments).I want to grow my income from Real Estate while working on developments (ie waiting for zoning, permits and building)What have become your go to finishes for fix and flips to maximize value?