The IRS recognizes 6 methods for conducting a cost segregation analysis. 

Take the money you were going to use to do your BRRRR method acquisitions and focus on active income.

When using the BRRRR method, I always provide a list of the improvements made, the cost of the improvements, the comps I pulled and my estimated ARV.

I would put the 3-5% down, fix it up while living in it and then continue, often times when you are refinancing they will only refinance you at a 75-80% LTV ( I am not a lender so could be wrong) but that would make the numbers better either way if you just did the house hacking/nomad method. 

The goal isn’t “cheapest maintenance,” it’s removing yourself from the decision loop without losing control or speed.A few honest observations from managing across multiple markets:Home warranty plans (use cautiously)They sound like what you’re describing, but in practice:Response times are inconsistentVendor quality is hit-or-missThey often deny or delay claimsThey reduce some admin work, but they rarely deliver the speed or reliability tenants expect.

Better than any month we had even in 2021 or 2022.The problem here, like most markets, is supply (in both quantity and quality), not demand.

Generally speaking, we don't use this technique for the BRRRR Method. 

Id recommend getting comfortable with the terms.Some books that are helpful (not totally MF focused)-Confessions of a Real Estate Entreprenuer (Perspective of an investor, how they think, how they take risks and how they learn)-Am I Being Too Subtle (Mindset, managed risk, opportunity spotting)-Zeckendorf - Autobiography (Relationships, risk taking, deal structure, development)-BP Rental Property InvestingI'd also recommend going to Lowe's, Home Depot, Habitat for Humanity to build your brain around materials, costs, quality and history of materials (even if you're not the one doing the work).Lastly, once you've conceptualized the asset class itself and general understanding of deal structure / operating structure...look into some news articles and trends in MF.

You can use well vetted forms to rent out your properties without having to pay a lawyer or anyone else for something of lesser quality AND they are updated regularly to conform to changing laws and norms. 7.

My typical strategy is the brrrr method.