Between 20–25% down, closing costs, and initial rehab reserves, it’s common for total cash outlay to reach the $60K+ range even on a smaller property.That said, there are creative financing options that can help you conserve capital and scale faster:Private or hard money lending for acquisition and rehab — allowing you to refinance into long-term DSCR financing once stabilized.Partnerships or joint ventures where you bring the deal and management, and a capital partner contributes funds.Seller financing or “subject-to” structures — especially with motivated sellers sitting on free-and-clear properties.Portfolio/Blanket loans that can free up equity from other assets to fund your next purchase.It really comes down to your long-term strategy: if your goal is steady cash flow and long-term holds, tying up capital in a solid asset can make sense.

When I see one with 75% updates but outdated bathroom vanities and curtains instead of closet doors for example it always makes me wonder what other corners the seller cut. 

Three regions reported modest growth, five were flat, and four saw slight softening.Key takeaways:Consumer spending is slowing, especially among middle-income households.Businesses are facing tough choices: absorb rising costs or pass them to customers.Employment remains steady, but some firms are quietly cutting staff or slowing hiring.📊 Bottom line: Normally, the Fed would weigh this against detailed inflation and jobs data.

I would say just let the people keep it as a kind gesture for tying up their property for a couple of  weeks…  Oh yea if it was not that much I would just let them keep it in that case.

Now you may argue that the renter always saw that as part of the rent but it is only now airbnb is hiding their cut in the total cost of the rental and there is a marketing reason for that.

Don't look now but the FED meets tomorrow and is highly anticipated to reduce the FED Funds rate further by .25%Most Mortgage lenders have already priced this adjustment into scenarios which is why mortgage rates hit ...

With rates finally easing a bit, are you planning to refinance existing properties, buy more, or just wait to see how lenders adjust pricing? Curious how investors are pivoting with cheaper capital back on the table.

I've installed tons of new kitchens and baths during occupancy which cuts down turnover time significantly.Also, if you buy a property with existing tenants in place and rents are way below market, I recommend re-screening them as part of signing a new lease.

Now the wholesaler is asking to push settlement all the way to February 27th.Here are the deal details:Property: Townhome in MD a decent but not exceptional marketPurchase price: $222,500Estimated repairs: $18k- 25kPaying cashTarget rent: $2,500/monthExpected cash-on-cash return: ~8.5%Estimated monthly cash flow (after expenses): ~$1,700My main concern is that the seller might be dragging his feet, and I’m now sitting on a property that may not close for four months — with $10k already tied up as “non-refundable.”Would it make sense to ask for a contract revision stating that if I want to cancel before the new closing date, my earnest money would be refunded?

I'm not vouching for the advice it gives, but the advice given about how to monitor is pretty damn good.I cut and pasted your exact question from above and here's the advice it gave.