True DCR should include all the recurring and predictable expenses you’ll actually pay to keep tenants happy, properties safe, and the city off your back.Here are a few commonly missed or underestimated expensesthat destroy real DCR: 🐜 Termite Bonds & Pest Control: Annual termite protection and monthly pest control are non-negotiable in many climates, especially in the Southeast. ❄️ HVAC Maintenance Contracts: Annual tune-ups and semiannual filter replacements aren’t optional if you want your system to last.

The Triangle is one of the strongest appreciation markets in the Southeast, but cash flow here can be tight unless you get creative (house hack, short-term, or mid-term rentals).

Hey everyone,I’ve been noticing more investors shifting toward lighter cosmetic rehabs instead of full gut flips this year — especially as labor costs and permit timelines stay unpredictable.Some markets (like the Midwest and Southeast) are seeing price rebounds on entry-level homes, so smaller updates and faster turns seem to be making more sense for some investors.Curious what you all are seeing:Are you adjusting your strategy toward smaller, faster rehabs?

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I'm not trying to attack Indy - it could happen in other cities in the Midwest or Southeast. 

Cash flow is easier to find here, but appreciation and tenant quality can be hit-or-miss depending on the area, so team selection matters a ton.Raleigh’s a different beast — higher buy-in, but you’re buying into one of the fastest-growing markets in the Southeast.

If you’re skipping the house hack route, a smart next step could be looking at turnkey single-family rentals in cash-flowing markets like the Midwest or Southeast - places such as Akron/Canton, OH or Columbus, GA may work if you are looking for lower entry point in price.

Personally, I’ve focused on the Midwest and Southeast, where entry prices are lower, rents are strong, and investor infrastructure is already in place.Some markets to seriously consider:Akron, OH – Great for turnkey rehabs, low entry prices, and solid rent-to-price ratios.South Bend, IN – Consistent rental demand, especially around Notre Dame.

Additionally, while Secretary Bessent is in Asia, I bet he takes advantage of his geography and meets with other Asian country leaders.

My wife and I bought an old fixer-upper in Southeast OH about a year and a half ago.