I work with a network of active buyers and investors in the area and would be happy to connect to see if any of them match the criteria for the properties you acquire.Looking forward to sharing insights and building a useful network together!

The market was peak so I sold just after renovation in 2023.The renovation ideally adds more value than cost immediately.  

Just be sure to leave enough equity, ideally keep your LTV around 70 to 75 percent, so the numbers still cash flow comfortably.

Finding the right team is definitely the make or break factor here, especially with how block by block the city is and how rehab timelines can change fast if there’s no local oversight.There are some solid investor friendly agents and lenders in the market, but honestly the bigger challenge I see people run into is coordinating the rehab phase and making sure the work actually matches the scope and budget.

PS house hacking with FHA is not ideal, use a 5% down conventional loan.

I see investors follow different timelines depending on the market and team they work with.
What’s your typical turnaround time?
Love learning from others’ strategies and processes.

Stessa is great for rentals, but it’s not ideal for BRRRR construction bookkeeping.You’re right, it doesn’t have true budget-tracking for rehab phases.

Quote from @Jimmy Rojas: Im a first time homebuyer, i been 1099 for 10yrs now, total monthly expenses $1500 , no debt, bring in $5k a month, experian credit score 745, looking to borrow no more than $200k maybe less, ideally $15k down payment , %6 or less interest,  monthly payments $1500 or less, what are my options and what route should i take. 

If a seller wants a higher rate to match what they feel is a fair risk-adjusted return, that’s a completely normal part of the negotiation.

.• Clear communication loops between agent → contractor → lender end up saving the first few deals.If you share the price range + condition you’re targeting, folks here can point you to neighborhoods that actually match that strategy.Congrats again, truly an exciting time to start building your footprint out here.