We can't guarantee past our GC that the sub's employees are paid so we rely on hiring a good GC that has reputable subs, contractors, and not a bunch of cash workers.

I've found that the best areas for the investors I have worked with on BRRRR properties are areas like Center Point, Fultondale, Gardendale, and Pinson areas.These areas are solid and aren't in warzones like Fairfield or Tarrant but will also produce you cash flow and equity unlike cities like Hoover or Vestavia.

If you truly just want your primary paid off you can just do a cash out refi on your investment, still in your own name, and pay off your primary.

The cash investor who "saw the property on zillow" but doesn't really understand what REO means or how the banks operate. 

Cleveland and Dayton can be great markets for high cash flow and low purchase prices, but you need to be careful when navigating the neighborhoods so you're not buying in a D/F class area where no property managers will manage and where you'll never see any positive cash flow.

Decided to pull the trigger finally in RE investing, taking advantage of interest rates and some on hand cash.

Purchase price: $20,000,000 Cash invested: $13,000,000 Sale price: $20,000,000 This property is not for sale - per-se What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

So yeah, around $25k in cash. 

I’ve been involved in property management for over a decade and have a passion for optimizing operations, maximizing cash flow, and creating great experiences for both tenants and owners.I joined BiggerPockets to connect with like-minded investors, property managers, and real estate professionals.

I just need the cash