This approach shouldn't impact your DTI.This is why it's crucial to work with an investor-friendly real estate agent and lender.

Census Bureau, helps maintain property values by preventing market oversaturation – a crucial factor that differentiates today's market from those of the past.3.

You are comparing buying a primary residence vs investing and this is an apples to oranges comparison.

At the end of the day, having adequate capital to purchase deals is a crucial part of this industry.

You can allocate expenses to each property/LLC during your accounting processes, but make sure to maintain clear records and documentation for each expense related to the specific LLC.Detailed Tracking: As you scale up, accurate record-keeping becomes crucial.

Your point about long-term mindset really resonates with me; it’s crucial to consider how a property will perform over the years rather than just the initial cost.

It's crucial to have a team of trusted professionals, including a good real estate attorney, to help navigate these issues.For future flips, consider adding clauses in your sales contract that limit your liability for issues discovered after the sale, especially for systems that were inspected and approved by local authorities.Let me know if you ever are looking to finance your next flip by the way!

Some of the towns & cities where our investors do well: Wallingford, Milford, Cheshire, Middletown, Cromwell, North Haven, Woodbridge, Orange, Shelton, Watertown, Newtown, Branford, Bethel, and Guilford to name just a few.For 2 bedroom rentals: Good school systems may be an issue for some, especially for single parents but also proximity to employment comes into play as well so it adds places like parts of Hamden, New Haven, West Haven,  Bristol, East Haven, Stratford, Northford, GlastonburyFor apartments - studio & 1's: All of above plus Derby, Ansonia, SeymourWe don't go past Glastonbury as a rule so I can't comment on Hartford and north.

By directly funding the project, we maintained full control over the timeline and budget, which was crucial in executing the renovation plan and achieving a profitable resale within the expected timeframe.

While the property needs some work, none of it is crucial.