Adding central air/forced air can be $8-15K**The math check:**With $55K purchase and $140-175K ARV, you've got roughly $85-120K spread.

Adding to what Caleb and Bo said, Section 8 with tenants already in place can actually work in your favor for BRRRR if you approach it right.The key things to verify before closing: get copies of the HAP contracts (Housing Assistance Payment) so you know exactly what the housing authority is paying vs tenant portion, check when the annual inspections were last done and what was flagged, and confirm there are no outstanding repairs the HA is requiring.

We started with a turnkey rental to learn the basics and build confidence, and now we’re beginning to explore more creative strategies, including seller financing, as we work toward adding our next property. 

It has added features the few of the big name companies in market.

Short-term rentals, on the other hand, are treated as an active business if the average stay is 7 days or less and you materially participate, which is where those extra tax benefits come in.Either way, Sacramento’s demand looks solid.

I am being hounded by Ads on social media about using STRs to substantially reduce W2 income.

A couple quick topics you'll want to read up on or get clarity from your lender:- VA certificate of entitlement and using remaining entitlement (you can have more than one VA loan at a time)- Reserves and experience requirements for VA multifamily loans- Adding non-veteran borrowers to VA loans (if your friend is not a veteran with entitlement)- When you can and cant use rental income as qualifying income for VA loans

What value is the “middleman” adding if he’s just listing the property on MLS?  

Quote from @Zachary Ware: A PadSplit can be very heavy in CF but be careful if you are renovating a house and adding extra rooms.

I’ve seen the biggest breakthroughs come from tightening systems before adding more doors.