You can have the best script, CRM, boots on the ground person, etc, but it is all in vain if there aren't any leads in your pipeline.

A lower one can squeeze your ROI, change your financing options, or even kill the deal.Appraisals aren’t just about value — they influence strategy.A strong appraisal can open the door to refinancing opportunities, better loan-to-value ratios, or creative ways to use equity down the road.

If people aren't feeling pressured, they don't budge.

It also improved refinance options down the line, making it easier to pull capital back out for the next deal.It’s a reminder that appraisals aren’t just another box to check for the bank.

That’s a long wait if you’re trying to scale in real estate.Loans aren’t free – When you borrow from your policy, you’re still paying interest—usually to the insurance company.

I'd want to do a drive by and if they aren't willing to provide the address it would be a hard pass.  

.✅ 3) How do you help investors find deals that aren’t on the MLS?

Decks usually aren’t my favorite because of their maintenance costs, but in this case it created great outdoor living space that made the home much more enjoyable and functional.

Cons - the rents aren't what they estimated, poor quality on work, or the unhappy with the property management.

Sometimes you'll have a cooperative tenant, but more often than not they're not going to have the motivation to make rental showings go smoothly, and many perspective applicants aren't going to be as comfortable viewing the occupied rental.