Even finding a distressed property rarely leads to enough cash flow to make it worthwhile, especially in today's high-rate environment.

I’m planning to update and repaint, maybe increase rent on one side to 3000-3100 while I live in another unit and replenish to legalize garage space.Monthly payment: $7033. landlord pays for water, everything else is separate.It just feels very tight in the beginning before getting ADU gets legalized. 

Quote from @Robin Simon: Its definitely dependent on a lot of variables, personal situation/risk tolerance, etc.But high-level, I would say that there can certainly be a balance - sometimes people forget that when using hard money or any sort of financing, for some reason you need to "MAX out leverage" - i.e. do a 100% financing for a flip or a max cash-out refinance etc..However, most hard money lenders would be totally willing to do a lower leverage loan (and would probably prefer it) such as 50% or 60% LTC instead of the usual max amount. 

If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

Yes, I would highly recommend my realtor.

Partner Driven was interested in the Pin Oak Dr deal in Perkiomenville, PA, due to its high profit potential and quick turnaround.

vs. a high-impact coaching program that makes it a cake walk.I think this is an important call out and something worth reflecting on, before you (or anyone else) invests $x,xxx-$xx,xxx.

Everything Paige said and a few more.All vehicles must be licensed, tabbed and operableNo water beds, pools, portable heaters, portable dishwashers, portable clothes washers or dryers shall be used on the premises without prior written consent of agent/owner.No dust, sand, dirt, rubbish, coffee grounds, feminine products or other foreign material shall be flushed or washed down toilets,sinks, or wash basins.

Partner Driven was interested in the Powder Branch Rd deal in Johnson City, TN, due to its high profit potential.

Partner Driven was interested in the Oak St deal in Galt, CA, due to its high profit potential.