It’s a slow trap.Property taxes are not fixed.

A lot of out-of-state investors are using hard money lenders that fund 100% of the purchase and 100% of the rehab, meaning most deals only require around $10K out of pocket, which makes it much easier to scale without draining all your savings.

Curious, are you guys still actively doing deals and just leaving more equity tied up in them, or have you slowed down buying altogether?

I look for moisture around radiators/baseboards, bathroom fans, GFCI outlets, window guards, fridge door seals not cracked (tenants will never report this, your electric bill will), under-sink P-traps for slow drips.

Then they will put drain tube and spillway in.  

Appreciation is great long-term, but if the West Town deal slows down your DTI and delays your next purchase, that works against the plan.

Yes you can get wealthy but real estate is typically a slow path to wealth not a get rich quick scheme.

You used the quiet months to build momentum.That’s the real advantage of Q4 in real estate — it’s not slower, it’s strategic.If You’re Wholesaling: The Slow Season Is Your Training GroundLet’s be real — most wholesalers disappear this time of year.

Actually it will slow you down as you will get trapped by the salary.1.  

It slows down investing.