I've learned that the unexpected always happens, whether it's delays or unforeseen expenses, so having a system in place to monitor finances regularly helps make adjustments before they become bigger issues.

I’m no polished writer, and my grammar might not be perfect, but I hope to find some fun and value in posting here regularly.

I wouldn’t think those are common numbers.. if you’re buying properties at 26K regularly that’s a different story.

I worked in sales before going full time in my rental property business- making 5k plus $120/mo could have been done in a regular job with less work than doing a BRRR SFR.Your family and your well being are too important to put on the back burner!

This whole exercise may or may not make sense depending on the reason for doing it.

Start analyzing deals regularly.

If you put landlording next to exercising, exercising might be more passive as an activity.

For example, when most of my development clients started building their portfolios, they picked up properties in areas where at least 1 of 3 things was almost always present: 1) They currently or have previously lived in the area, 2) they have family or friends that attend religious services in the area, or 3) they regularly visit family or friends that live in the area.

Currently I have a regular primary homeowner insurance policy on the house as it was our primary home for the past year.

She will never be happy with the heat, she can barely afford the place, and she's regularly late with rent.