@Damien Davis you'll make less on the initial projects but the experience you'll gain will be completely worth it.

If saving 20% and building direct is worth it to you I'd recommend it.

The seller would have to be paying us to take the property if we wanted to make that amount.We make use of the tools here on BP to help frame out a deal as well as using our knowledge of the local market to gauge what a property will be worth renovated. 

@Benjamin LarabeeI'll be honest - most bookkeeping companies are not worth the money, so vet them carefully.

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

But also remember to take reports by tenants of snow not getting shoveled with a huge deer lick of salt—the crew may have just finished and snow can and does accumulate rapidly in between trips. 

Also know that upon sale sometimes the presence of more water meters increases value.Curious to understand the forum's opinion on the best water meter configuration given costs OR if it’s just not worth it and I should leave the one master meter and stick with RUBS on all 4 units.

It’s worth considering self managing as a STR for depreciation benefits if the demand is there 

Peter Lohmann’s newsletter is a solid source for staying on top of national trends; I’d recommend subscribing if you haven’t already.In Texas, I’ve noticed increased activity, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

i wouldn't cash out your 401K, it's not worth the penalties.the only thing I can say is to keep looking and don't buy just to buy.