But the answer for everyone may differ.Here are the personal attributes I see in those able to achieve a higher than market ROI, enough higher to be able to “scale”.1- Knowledge of real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance2- Minimum 3 -5 years full time, or near full time experience directly related to real estate investing3- Ability to utilize technology for increased efficiency, capacity, and accuracy4- Excellent hired legal counsel and excellent hired marketing help5- Established method(s) of obtaining consistently high QUALITY deal flow6- Ability to manage and choose people who are NOT employees: Attorneys, Appraisers, Mortgage Brokers, Real Estate Brokers, Title Companies, Surveyors, Marketing Specialists, Accountants, Contractors, Consultants, Property Managers7- A VERIFIABLE track record of success8- Ability to identify, analyze, and negotiate a deal that can be “worked” for “enhanced” ROI9- Some type of competitive advantage; for example for me it’s my ability to analyze and identify mortgage loans that are actually less risky than all other lenders believe (on the investing in debt side), and on the real property side it’s my ability to analyze”pull the trigger” with LESS information than other investors need,  combined with the ability to pay cash, or raise significant capital almost instantly as well as being able to obtain loans at the lowest prime customer bank rate with no recourse or personal liability.  

We are trying to bring money into Portugal in the most tax efficient and legal manner possible. 

At NREIG, we strive to provide clear and comprehensive communication about the coverage options available to our clients.

Government has a role here in incentivizing R&D for new materials, processes, techniques and technology to harden homes against disasters, be it fire, hurricane, flood etc…A focus on efficacy and efficiency should both be paid attention to, this should also have the effect of bringing these input prices down, and thus, home price inflation.What role can government play in relocating homeowners out of high-risk areas, while keeping them whole?

In my experience, a successful BRRRR typically comes down to two main things: finding a good deal and managing an efficient renovation.

Building trust can lead to better negotiations and more opportunities in the long run.Managing seller relationships is about clear communication.

For this situation, communicate very clearly and bluntly with the tenants and try to realign expectations so they don’t do this same with you.

The bank, on the other hand, welcomes this as well, because it's cost efficient than having a branch.

Simple answer - yes you can alter your funding source after putting it under agreement if you chose to use a hard money lender instead - i would just communicate with seller that hey I was going to use cash (assuming you have it from your heloc) and instead will finance some of it but let them know its not contingent on financing.

., funding.Two final thoughts, I'm all for being efficient, but you should think about the opportunity cost of tying up your own money in a single rehab, vs. using it to fund another simultaneous deal.