This method absolutely works.

What other methods should I use to acquire another property? 

Under this method each investor has ownership and voting rights.

It all started with removing some interior walls and changing the floor plan, removing a chimney, adding a bedroom and bathroom, installing patio door to the backyard, and completely renovating every other interior element What was the outcome?

It’s a strategy that allows investors to acquire rental properties with little to no money out of pocket while building equity along the way.If you're considering using the BRRRR method to grow your real estate portfolio, here's everything you need to know about how it works, its benefits, and potential risks.What is the BRRRR Strategy?

Many would suggest against RE investing using retirement money but if you go into low risk opportunities it can be a powerful diversification method.

@John Matthew Johnston 80% of the time, it's a thankless job:(You're never fast enough for complaining tenants, nor fast enough or cheap enough for owners.To have any chance of success, you have to be extremely organized, or every day starts with your hair on fire!

I prefer to negotiate the purchase price removing any seller commission. 

Sure, I could look for a higher paying job, but I was wondering if anyone has any creative short-term methods to improve my ratio.

BRRRR method is also a great way to go - good luck!