I dont have experience buying but have looked into it, from what I can tell, if you buy it at a tax auction, The owner has a certain amount of time to reclaim the property.

the BRRRR method is very hands-on.  

That sets the tone for learning about the future.All the advice here (and there are great insights) will not substitute going out and getting a deal.if you are serious about a future in RE, you will learn from your mistakes in your first deal and you will use those mistakes to help you in your second deal and so forth.Most importantly you will if you enjoy the journey of RE investing.

We tore down half the home and saved 400 sqft, turned into a tiny home short term rental.

I would ask the installer to come back and fix it.

Any thoughts if an individual property can negative cash flow to provide capital as long as the portfolio is still positive? 

Hello, I have 5 mortgages on 8 investment properties, but I'm no longer working a high income job and so I need to pay more attention to DTI for future loans. 

@Jessica Heller- contact  several  lenders on the  same  day - provide them  with the  same criteria -  get  some  quotes and ask the  questions you have  ...compare the date and the feedback received and then make a  decison on  starting the pre approval process 

I’m trying to get a better understanding of the unlevered IRR hurdles SFR / BTR investors have for value-add improvements.By "value-add improvements" I’m referring to upgrades made to a property that increase rent or purchase value, often including kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, solar and other energy efficiency improvements, fresh paint, a new garage door, finishing a basement, adding a deck, and updating flooring, to name a few.I’ve been hearing a lot of different reactions to this question the last few months.

Yes I have answered this numerous times on other threads, but bullet points:1 - If you are considering a PM, now would be the time to hire as you can lean on them most likely.2 - Look for designers in the area.