Keep the risk in check so you will not be taken out of the game. 

I have been BRRRR-ing in Milwaukee since 2009 and while it got progressively harder to find deals the game really changed after 2020.

Even if I have to lower the rate by $200 to find the right tenant, I am still ahead of the game by a C-note by year's end.Just my 2 cents, I hope you have already found a tenant for your home by the time this post drops!  

Forums and meetups like BP have changed the game for my family for generations to come AND for generations for people in our homes. 

If you have ever played the Cash Flow Game, you are pretty much the poster child character in the game for a high-income investor.

For example, in higher-end or luxury markets, where the price point is much higher, full-service staging can be a game-changer.

And then your REI income matches your W2 income the first time etcTo your question: equity is the name of the game.

What type of properties are you looking to add to your portfolio to "get back in the game"?

When you are new to the game, agents, wholesalers, other investors, and even you can push you around.

Real estate prospecting is a numbers game, so the key is to keep reaching out, tracking your progress, and refining your process along the way.Let me know if you’d like to brainstorm more ideas or chat about prospecting strategies!