I’ve heard mixed things about turnkey investing, but it’s helpful to hear from someone who’s actually looked at them from the underwriting side.

I’m seeing more performing notes in the mix lately, but the bigger shift is how investors are structuring deals—tax treatment and compliance can swing returns as much as pricing.

Alignment.Get the mix right, and your financing supports growth instead of slowing it down.I’ve seen developers double portfolios just by restructuring their capital stack — no new investors, no extra risk.👉 How are you currently stacking your capital — more debt-heavy or equity-heavy?

In the 1930s lead pipes were supplanted by copper as people realized lead was unsafe.The use of lead wasn't officially stopped until 1986 by the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments.Also, up until 1986, many homes were still using lead-based solder on copper pipes. 

After visiting the area, it felt pretty rough in parts, lots of streets look run down, though there are a few renovated homes mixed in.

I am seeing a mix.

The garage can serve as a source of rental income, or be converted into additional residential or mixed-use space, further increasing cash flow potential.Baltimore Ave Commercial DistrictThe Baltimore Ave commercial corridor is experiencing a renaissance, with a mix of local boutiques, restaurants, and cultural venues attracting both residents and visitors.

In a perfect world, I'd live in the smaller unit and rent out the larger one, or maybe even run an Airbnb if the property makes senseI’m looking for a mix of cash flow and stability/appreciation.

Pull zoning + allowable usesLook up:Current zoning districtDensity allowedBuilding height limitsWhether multifamily or mixed-use is permittedIf upzoning is even realisticIf the parcel is zoned residential but everything around it is already commercial or multifamily, the city may be open to rezoning, but don’t assume it.2.

That mix of excitement and “oh no, what did we just do?”