You likely will not be in a position to get multiple contractors to provide quotes on change orders which is why it will not be optimal pricing, but you need to know the cost.  

It’s been an exhilarating journey, and one aspect I’ve found particularly fascinating is the critical role of property management in optimizing investment returns.

This will help you make informed decisions about future investments and optimize your portfolio.Scale your investments: As you gain experience and confidence in real estate investing, consider scaling your investments by purchasing larger properties or expanding into different markets.By following these steps and staying disciplined in your approach, you can successfully invest in real estate and build a profitable portfolio as a software engineer.

Hi Greg, There are a few ways you can go about optimizing the loan to access more capital. 

It is not  optimal for long term debt. 

If your "investor friendly" real estate agent isn't providing you with a menu of services or commission packages, ask for it. 

I recognize that there are going to be sub-to that were owner financed at high LTV (>=95%) that barely appreciated, but it is likely below 0.1% of listings and the odds of it being an optimal investment purchase make the odds even longer.I would look at sub-to as potentially a way to get way below current rate loan and not as a low down option.  

Overall, I had a decent experience throughout the process as it generated good passive income and my involvement was minimal.However, now that I have more time at my hand, I am interested in making the process and my investments more optimal in terms of cash flow.

Optimize Your Portfolio- Sell Underperforming Properties: Evaluate your portfolio and consider selling properties with lower returns.

Hi Gordon, I am interested in whether you were able to find the correct entity structure for this partnership/operator from a cost/risk/return optimization perspective.