By fostering relationships instead of only chasing transactions, I’ve been able to tap into unique deals that helped me expand my portfolio without exhausting my resources.Relationships Across Borders: International and Out-of-State VenturesExpanding my network didn’t just open doors locally; it allowed me to explore international and out-of-state investments as well.

We embrace S8 applicants, but screen them just like any other applicant.Many have an entitlement mentality and try to leverage their S8 voucher by pretending to be helpless:1) A percentage won't apply because they expect a landlord to waive application fees for them.2) Many cry broke and expect a landlord NOT to charge them a security deposit.3) Many of those same S8 tenants trying to avoid paying a security deposit, won't make an effort to call the list of nonprofits we send them that will pay their security deposit if they apply.4) A lot of them try to avoid paying for utilities.

If that is the path moving forward we will be left without a home as of 9/21/24 which will create incredible financial, mental, and physical stress on our part.

I book marginal candidates in between strong ones to create a scarcity mentality. 

Our mental model is to have enough that someone arriving late could put together a bare bones meal for dinner and have the essentials for breakfast before they head out to get actual groceries. 

You could have hired a PM and been financially and mentally better off.

A good number of homeless veterans also have mental health concerns, varying in degree.

My third property I rented as a LTR due to exhaustion and time restraints.

If it crashes hard enough, it impacts your personal finances, your relationships, and even your mental/physical health.With the exceptions of politicians and so-called charities, building wealth typically requires sacrifice and time.

I just don’t know DSCR are great for investors that do not report income, have exhausted all conventional financing, and want to close title under an LLC.