I'm an Air Force vet and reservist that got my start investing in real estate part time and eventually swapped to full time!

My strategy has changed over the years from only fixing what's necessary to fixing everything (and do a full remodel), which of course takes cash up front.

Full disclosure - I'm a local resident currently actively looking to move away. 

But the answer for everyone may differ.Here are the personal attributes I see in those able to achieve a higher than market ROI, enough higher to be able to “scale”.1- Knowledge of real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance2- Minimum 3 -5 years full time, or near full time experience directly related to real estate investing3- Ability to utilize technology for increased efficiency, capacity, and accuracy4- Excellent hired legal counsel and excellent hired marketing help5- Established method(s) of obtaining consistently high QUALITY deal flow6- Ability to manage and choose people who are NOT employees: Attorneys, Appraisers, Mortgage Brokers, Real Estate Brokers, Title Companies, Surveyors, Marketing Specialists, Accountants, Contractors, Consultants, Property Managers7- A VERIFIABLE track record of success8- Ability to identify, analyze, and negotiate a deal that can be “worked” for “enhanced” ROI9- Some type of competitive advantage; for example for me it’s my ability to analyze and identify mortgage loans that are actually less risky than all other lenders believe (on the investing in debt side), and on the real property side it’s my ability to analyze”pull the trigger” with LESS information than other investors need,  combined with the ability to pay cash, or raise significant capital almost instantly as well as being able to obtain loans at the lowest prime customer bank rate with no recourse or personal liability.  

I think you'd really have to work hard by mining bitcoin, leave the windows open in winter with heat on full blast, or something similarly unusual to exceed the cap. 

I would to use my equity in my current home to start investing but my current property needs work, like a full rehab.

And it doesn’t end in closing the deal; it's the beginning of an extraordinary transformation to come with a full renovation and redesign!

Full disclosure: I am a flat fee Broker.If you find the right buyer, your total listing/brokerage costs could be approximately $500 (assuming the buyer doesn't have an agent, or the net price after their buyer agent commission meets your goal).

If it’s a tax office, they could be swamped or uncertain about their future.What’s your gut telling you.. are you leaning more toward a full rent adjustment, or focusing on retension for the long haul?

There are many excluded, niche groups (beyond the scope of this post), but here are the ones that you could fall under:Large Businesses20+ FULL TIME W2 US based employees; ANDU.S.