I generally dislike general statements, pun intended, so here is an actual example :in Indy in the area I'm active, the first 5 properties are all above 1.2%, with expenses in low 40s. for #6 I knew I would get 1.4 as a hold if the inspection came back as expected so I jumped quickly on the deal based on knowledge gained from the first five. 7-8 were a duplex and was approaching 1.4 also. my criteria are the same so I already knew rents and expenses. this deal came less than a month after #6 but when the numbers work you gotta be willing to pounce.as with most underwriting, the rules of thumb came about for a good reason but should always be a starting point until you master your market or find someone who has and get them on your team. happy hunting!

However if your goal is to focus on alternative investments I.e. couples retreat then that is what you should chase (no pun intended).

I’m not risking a buzzed guy doing my electrical (no pun intended) where one thing maybe “eh, it’s good” or their judgement is a bit impaired.

Maybe I'll charge by the pound (no pun intended).

I will have some reserves for sure, don’t want to be left out in the cold (pun intended) with BRRR.

It is in your best interest (no pun intended) to lock in a good investment, specifically a high investment rate of return.

The realization that I now will have three families counting on me, the potential liability, the cost to do business, and the risk of everything falling apart hit me like a ton of bricks (Pun Intended.)

Spending $25k on a hole full of dust is pretty hard to swallow, no pun intended.

Sweet (pun intended).I sometimes let a tenant paint interior rooms on lower end properties.

I’m not going to do it, but someone needs to make a “time to turn off the faucet” pun.