Quote from @Paul Morton: is there an attic.. set air handler and go into ceiling with round supplies There is an attic, but I'm going to evaluate whether or not I can finish it.

I asked  how many staff members they now have and was surprised to hear its still the same 3 partners with no additional employees or support.

Some gurus have one side of the business with employees that find properties for them, called “acquisition specialists”.

As a general contractor, I have a strong understanding of the buying, selling, and financing processes, which gives me an edge in evaluating and improving properties.

As for refinancing, it is generally possible, but evaluating the costs, including closing fees and any additional points, is key.As a side note, you are obviously concerned about interest rate, and this can make a difference of hundreds dollars per month, but I see clients with properties where the monthly lease is 2x the monthly mortgage payment.

You cannot have both.SummaryFrankie, to achieve financial freedom, you need to evaluate investment locations based on their likely performance over the next 30+ years, not just day-one cash flow.

Either as a contractor or employee.

Expand your network, build a team, and leverage engineering skills to evaluate properties.

Hey David, I recommend contacting an arborist first to come evaluate.

From unexpected fees and rigid terms to missed opportunities due to slow funding processes—these factors could be impacting your bottom line more than you realize.Have you ever re-evaluated your financing strategy?