Cost segregation can be utilized for many different scenarios such as new construction, properties already owned and newly purchased properties.

GRM and cap rate both looked great, but when we pulled utility records, we found heating costs in winter were brutal because of old, inefficient systems.

I want to utilize my arbitrage to obviously use for my personal life but also to create a hefty fund for investment properties later on the line. 

It’s a lot of work for a measly 200 dollars a month which is the typical cf on a 60-80k home that rents for 850.

i agree that a new purchase at 75% equity will typically not have significant cash flow and may even be negative when properly allocating for all expenses.Investing to max equity without reserves is risky and you indicate would result in stress.  

@Brett Jurgens,With strong equity and a good tenant, you have a few options:Cash-Out Refinance: Offers lower, fixed rates for stable monthly payments and lets you keep the property while using equity to invest in another rental.HELOC: Provides flexible access to cash, though with typically higher, variable rates that can fluctuate over time.1031 Exchange: If you're open to selling, a 1031 exchange could defer taxes and allow you to trade up to a higher-value property or diversify into a different market.Each option has pros, so it really depends on whether you want to hold onto the current property or leverage its value for something new.

Many houses that have gas only have 100 amp service vs the 200 amp that is typical of all electric homes.

You’ll typically find professionals or higher-income renters in these neighborhoods, so it can make a big difference when it comes to peace of mind and property maintenance.

What we typically do during this time of year on our owner occupied non performing loans is not perform any legal actions between thanksgiving and christmas. 

That's just the max they will pay for rent plus utilities.