The sale validated the renovation strategy and demonstrated the impact of pairing funding with quality project management.Lessons learned?

These signals usually show up before a property is listed, so it helps investors get ahead of the competition.Another low-cost method is following local filings and pairing that with outreach.

I’m writing more offers, asking for real discounts, and pairing two-option offers—clean cash close or financed with terms—while keeping creative tools ready like seller finance or rate buydowns.

During COVID I made a lot of money putting used furniture in half way updated houses 30 mins from downtown. 

If you are just getting started and don't have much cash or income, you'll likely need to find deals where you don't leave much (or any) money in the deal and it needs some cash flow.

When done right, pairing REPS with strategies like cost segregation or short-term rentals can unlock some serious tax savings.Really like how you framed it, appreciation and cash flow get the attention, but taxes are often where the real wealth is built.

Some go the hard money route, others partner up, and some use creative financing.Curious — what funding strategies worked for you when you started?

Since you’re already using ownerRez, pairing it with QBO may be the cleanest.

Pair your LVP with satin paint, LED cans, new hardware, a simple backsplash, and a dishwasher add if plumbing allows—those touches rent faster.

Are you moving toward private money, partnerships, or traditional lending again?