In addition, I am considering changing my furnaces/boilers to have plug-in cords instead of being hard wired so that if there is a power outage in winter that I could power that heating system with a portable power station.

appreciation will put more dollars in your pocket over the long run"100%, this is why I focus on appreciationMy first deal taught me the power of sweat equity and appreciation.

Networking is another powerful tool—engage with local real estate groups and seek mentorship to accelerate your learning and build connections that will support your growth.

It’s a reminder that no matter how thorough the inspection, surprises are inevitable.Seller financing is a great focus too—definitely seems like a powerful tool to make deals more manageable, especially on the cash flow side.

We know from last time this administration was in power that they actually do what they promise and campaign they will do.

Examples could include:Partnering with other investors to share risk.Using seller financing or lease options.Leveraging creative rehab techniques to save on costs.Negotiating with contractors in a unique way to reduce expenses.I’d love to hear any stories, tips, or approaches that helped you pull off a deal others might have instantly passed on.

DealMachine is a powerful tool for real estate investors, especially for finding off-market deals through driving for dollars.

I would say for most people, the 1st position heloc is no a good bet, especially if you have a 1st mortgage rate of less than 5%.Using this strategy with a 2nd position heloc can be just as powerful, so you can have your cake and eat it too!

Metal above guter could use a power wash.

Because the owners of Licensing Experts pay ALL CASH, the closing usually occurs 3-6 weeks, which is very fast compared to traditionally financed commercial deals I've seen on Bigger Pockets.The whole thing hinges on their very clever technique of getting existing commercial retail tenants engaged, willing to move into their newly acquired properties who are coming up for a lease renewal or lease expiration, rather than marketing for new commercial tenants - which would take way too long.Licensing Experts is somewhat of a "front" for their Mentorship Platform, as they evidently have many of their own separate entities for which they use to actually purchase and close on their commercial properties assigned by their mentees.