My handyman replaces the AC filters every 3 months.

For example, I know that if the AC needs to be replaced (not ducting, just a condenser/forced air unit) this is $8,000-$10,000 for the switch out.

Big system replacements are capitalized and depreciated, not immediately deducted, so you need to be comfortable with that cash lag.Where investors get hurt is underestimating how much of the rehab becomes capital improvements instead of current deductions.

The contractor working with me said that AHS will reimburse only 2.5k if I decide to replace my system.

If both components are at the end of their useful life, both need to be replaced.

Do you want to decide when to replace it or do you want it to decide?

I’ve been investing in condos in South Florida since 2009, and after the pandemic the situation clearly deteriorated.In one building I invested in, the HOA spent about $140,000 replacing pool furniture.

it takes a lot of real estate to replace solid W2 income. 

Minimal turnover.When you combine voucher income with disciplined systems, scaling stops being stressful and starts being strategic.Managing 20+ rentals isn’t hard when everything has a place.Discipline replaces chaos.Systems replace stress.And the portfolio becomes boring, which is exactly what profitable real estate is supposed to be.What’s the part of your rental operation that feels the most disorganized right now? 

I think it's a great strategy to replace the BRRRR strategy for entry level investors who need number of cash flowing property to replace their 9 to 5s. 3.