And to Lynnette, no, "Renewable energy is very expensive to develop."

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

You'll get to write off any home expenses against your rental income as well. 

However, I know building can be very expensive and time-consuming.

This has made financing more expensive for buyers, but it has also led to less competition in the market, creating opportunities for those who are financially prepared.One of the biggest factors to watch in 2025 is new housing supply.

Examples:44109 (median home price went from roughly 50k to 125k in 8 years)https://www.zillow.com/home-values/77009/cleveland-oh-44109/ 44102 (median home price went from roughly 30k to 120k in 8 years)https://www.zillow.com/home-values/77002/cleveland-oh-44102/ 44106 (median home price went from roughly 100k to 200k in 8 years)https://www.zillow.com/home-values/77006/cleveland-oh-44106/ It has the highest rents on average in all of Ohio for major cities and the median home value is not even in the top 3.

Agents are also advising you to look for expensive mistakes (like checking the sewer which could cost 5-40k) and using their network and contacts to find homes off market or FSBO.  

After removing the expenses involved with turnovers, she is getting back a 1/4 of what she lost in that cancellation. 

Not sure your situation financially but even your $100,000 HELOC is going to probably run you $12,000 additional each year in expense that you've got to factor in.

These will be more expensive projects, but the house would be greatly updated and more appealing.2.