Eventually, you’ll look back and appreciate that you took the leap, even if it felt a bit off-kilter at first, kind of like trying to balance on a beam after a strong cup of coffee.

Wages will also go up, and we will see a better labor/capital balance as we negotiate end-stage capitalism.  

The candid advice about balancing quality, building the right team, and adapting to challenges really hit home.

If the deposit does not cover the charges, then you should consider whether you want to pursue collecting the unpaid balance or write it off.You did the right thing, and the tenant's behavior proves you were right.

We can’t profitably turn it into a LTR, or easily anything else.Desirability - well two favors balance out.

If you use a HELOC I would do a project where you can pay it back(BRRR, Flip) and not keep a balance. 

You lease should state a interest fee for unpaid balances.

You don't have to balance them against each other.

How do you balance these strategies, and what signals do you look for in deciding to hold or flip a property?

The note investor who thought interest is paid on the original principal rather than the unpaid principal balance.