I wouldn’t do it now with my family (at least not the way I did with all of us in a big house, maybe in a duplex or MF I would though) but house hacking 3 times when I was young enough to not mind having housemates was critical to being able to scale up to around 30 units/ a multiple 7 figure portfolio by the time is was in my mid 30’s and transition from my day job into being a full time real estate investor.

Seller financing is only something you propose if it is best for the seller.2) Look at rentometer to get a decent barometer of estimated rents3) An inspection and foundation inspection are going to be critical.

Hope this helps Thank you for your insights, Jason.We’re definitely planning to build a strong team and I’m learning just how critical that is to success.

Stuart's point about deferred maintenance is critical and often overlooked.To add to this - the ARV piece is where many BRRRR deals go sideways before they even start.

The claim of “meticulous” security by the property itself is critical as investors rely on these assurances to protect their principal investment.

Getting that match right is critical and, in my opinion, one of the most important location-driven decisions you’ll make.I’m based in the north/northeast Atlanta area and work primarily with investors, so happy to trade notes or help point you toward submarkets, deal structures, or local resources as you think this through.

Understanding zoning, ADU regulations, and how rental income is treated by lenders is critical before going under contract.The biggest key is running the numbers conservatively and structuring the financing correctly from the start.

And what I have charted out would probably make you 💩.BTC is now at, and twice has breached through, the most critical decision level I have on the chart.

Value was created through targeted renovations that improved functionality, appearance, and overall buyer appeal.

What ultimately worked was removing a door and opening up one of the bedrooms so it functioned more like a living space — that allowed the property to be viewed as a standard single-family rental.