There are many other angles also you can take to both increase profit, reduce risk, etc.

@Charlie KrzysiakCondos in Dallas offer affordability, lower maintenance, and strong rental demand, making them a good investment for those looking to build equity and reduce living costs.

A conventional loan under an LLC provides liability protection and easier rental management but requires a higher down payment (20-25%) and stricter lending terms, which can reduce cash-on-cash returns.

To improve cash flow and manage your current situation, here are some potential strategies:Refinance for Cash Flow: Refinance your properties into long-term fixed-rate loans to reduce monthly payments and increase cash flow.

A solid exit plan reduces the risk of default.Check Their Liquidity: Even experienced borrowers can run into trouble if they don’t have reserves to cover unexpected costs.

Renovation costs are capitalized and added to the property’s basis, reducing taxable profit (sale price minus adjusted basis and selling expenses).

To be safe, consider starting with standard percentages or slightly reduced figures until you have reliable data on the property’s performance.

to me I view an inspection contingency as you do it and if something is wrong you present it to the seller and say "hey fix this, reduce the price OR if it was major and really bad just walk away".If no inspection was done, then its unethical but reality is its not worth a seller to sue over it.

This is NOT passive, it requires you to create systems and deal with all the complexities that a business entails.Reasons to manage your own properties: 1.You are an effective manager and for the most part enjoy people. 2.You want to reduce vacancy and expenses (after the property has been repaired my vacancy rate is below 2%).3.You want to start your own business and instill a certain “culture” at your properties.

I can carry them forward, but it doesn't reduce my actual gross income.