Hello, I'm looking to get some expert opinion/advice for a situation I'm considering on my first BRRRR deal.Background: I have a duplex in a gentrifying Columbus, OH neighborhood.

Before you say the problem may be the PM, I will say that my impression is that they are doing a good job but maybe I miss somethingI will truly appreciate any feedback from the local experts.

I would recommend checking out this podcast from Simple Wholesaling where they have some local experts dive in to some of the different neighborhoods and why they make sense for investors.

My gut tells me not to spend the $6000 to upgrade all laminate countertops (kitchen and 3 baths) to quartz but thought I’d ask the experts as I don’t have experience with laminate to know if it’s something that will need to be replaced often and quartz wouldn’t.Thanks for any feedback!

@Robert Johnson I'm not a tax or financial expert, but from my recent experience dealing with lenders, they require documentation of some sort, often in the form of current lease agreements, to prove that income is consistent.

You can learn from experts, buy their books and seminars, or you can learn by yourself with trial and error.

However, the idea of diving into a property headfirst with no experts on my team seems risky.

The experts all get their deals off-market, usually through their network of agents, wholesalers, bird dogs, etc.

@Kyle WagnerI am by no means an expert- but what I have seen displayed for me through my mentor, team lead and broker is to build your core people. 

I would talk to an expert on that.I can't remember where to find it off the top of my head but there is a few things out there that talk about how much you need to make in passive income per month to be able to stop working.