You can save a lot on costs if you do many repairs yourself.Look into hard money lenders or private lenders for the initial purchase and rehab.Connect with wholesalers, agents specializing in investment properties, and other BRRRR investors to find deals and learn more.

They have perfected putting their head into the sand post cards are tossed, phone calls hung up on. 

Roof repairs, broken this, broken that.

They want to pick up the phone and call or text and get an instant response from their cleaners.

I would suggest getting another full-time job for the time being and investing/doing STR on the side until you can fully and comfortably replace the income that you would be receiving from your job.Is your LTR in need of repair?

Assume break even cash flow while rented which includes a generous $600/mo repair fund. 

I would get on the phone with a local lender through a local bank. 

The good subs in your area will likely have plenty of work already and may not even return phone calls.

., plumbing, window replacements, and sheetrock repairs), but it still needs work to get the vacant units ready to rent.It’s located in a neighborhood with a higher crime rate but also near major highways and areas with rental demand (e.g., downtown Fort Worth and Texas Christian University).My Goal:I’m focused on cash flow, and this property seems like it could work if I can stabilize it.

@Tiffani HollisFor a long-term rental, I’d avoid used dishwashers entirely—repair costs and reliability issues often outweigh the savings.