I wouldn't be surprised if Boston required this type of "remote eco-mitigation." best regards,Chris

You need to connect with people, form trust relationships, learn from others in your area and you'll be surprised how opportunities open up. 

Frankly, I'm surprised by all the positive reviews. 

They surprisingly agreed.

Sounds like a box of unexpected surprises, I'd pass.

It feels like there’s always a surprise—whether it’s skyrocketing material prices or finding something unexpected during the demo—that eats into the budget and profits.I know there’s always more to learn, so I’m curious—how do you approach rehab budgeting?

You might be surprised with the amount of "trapped" equity you have in your current properties that you might be able to "unlock" to finance your next property. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I am also surprised that a couple could have credit scores 100 points apart. 

The idea of debt-free is that if a person is going to retire and has to completely depend on the income, they don't want a severe recession surprising them and causing them to default on the debt and losing the properties.In a normal world, I would do that as well.