We have $20K for immediate reno, and would continue in our unit over time.Parking: 2+ car garage (ideally 1 spot per unit)Personal taste: We gravitate to historical details (wood floor, built-ins, and curb appeal) and don't like flipped vibe, with LVP and grey paint.

Hope this helps!

Hi Brian, everyone on this thread has great input!

Post Dodd Frank sellers have continued the same bad practice of selling houses to occupants with financing at selling prices that are way high, can't be justified via any type of 3rd party valuation (appraisal, zestimate, tax value, even recent sales in the same area).   

Often, other investors are willing to share tips or even collaborate on data acquisition.• Hybrid Approaches:Some teams combine purchased lists with public records to cross-reference and validate information, which can improve call success rates.I’ve found that a bit of trial and error is often necessary to identify the right mix for your market and team size.

A couple tips--Always best to house hack small multis when you are moving around from base to base. 

With this year already off and running (can you believe it’s already February?!)

@Hector Surratt Sosa This is a market that we are seeing increasing interest in here in 2025 as well.

This way, we receive continuous updates from attorneys who eat, sleep, and breathe lending at minimal cost and we know we are always up to date.

@Brandon MorganI self manage my 29 SFR and run into this all the time.