Look at their marketing strategy.

If they can't stabilize the property and they default on the debt, typically this is the sellers responsibility  If they are coming with susbstabcial cash at closing - What's their exit strategy?

I believe in putting in the work—1,000 hours of research, testing, and learning—before offering advice, and I’m excited to tap into the collective wisdom of this community to refine my approach.Here’s where my head is at: I’m considering strategies like short-term rentals (Airbnb) for higher cash flow, long-term rentals for steady income, or even creative options like house hacking or partnerships to stretch the funds further.

I am just curious if you are utilizing cost segregation strategies for your investments? 

All the gurus use that strategy.

A great resource to check out is The Frugalwoods—they share practical strategies for cutting food expenses without sacrificing quality.

@Fulati PaerhatiA 1031 exchange is a powerful strategy to defer capital gains taxes and grow your rental portfolio.

Quote from @Benjamin Blunt: What are the best strategies or tools that you use to find Off-Market Properties?

.#3 Way to Get Leads: List Pulling and Skip TracingThis is another FANTASTIC way to get leads, and you can get a LOT of them quickly.

Hi Melissa,It sounds like you’re putting in some great thought and research into your investment strategy!