.), will modernize the kitchen (paint the cabinets, redo tiling, change countertops and sink), and the bathroom (updating almost everything in it).I bought the house at market rate, so I didn't "buy" a deal, but am hoping to leverage a few strategies to maximize the value we get from it.

Responsible leverage is far different from the “squeeze every drop/ refinance to pull every dollar/ maximize leverage/ you don’t need to even see the building just cash the cheque’s!”

My wife and I have never purchased a home, so if a first time home buyer credit is implemented, I'm wondering if we could double dip and buy one home in her name and a second home in my name in order to maximize the benefit.  

Dear community,Wondering if there are any people on this forum that know a thing or two about effectively posting apartment ads online and how to maximize exposure.I have been running ads for about 3 weeks online to secure a new tenant through the free platforms like Zillow Apartments.com, Rentberry, Zumper etcMy current tenant has now extended his lease by a month until mid May (6 weeks out).Is it typically better in a constellation as such to take all ads down and repost as to not make them look stale and get some potential freshness boost when reposting in 2-3 weeks?

Of course, I want more money and I fight for my right (and hard earned effort) to maximize my profit while balancing the need to move it quickly.I had one house on a great quiet street, all new electrical, kitchen, master bath, floors…etc.

And yes, I can maximize profit and be an excellent landlord that offers a great place to live, at the same time.

@Evan KraljicI completely agree with you on how to maximize value on investment remodels!

I know a lot of other investors have found great success with utilizing large amounts of leverage to maximize their returns but this can hide the fact of how much risk they are taking on.Best of luck,John

If the vacation marketing is hot, I can rent it and maximize my return.

While AI platforms make some pieces of the transaction easier, AI can’t completely replace the need for human engagement on a deal, which ensures that profits are maximized and that deals successfully close.