Lenders view that more cleanly than a retail contractor loan.Pay cash if you can swing it — then it’s just a capital improvement that boosts the property value, no monthly hit to your DTI.If selling soon: a new metal roof is a great selling point.

@Andrew Bosworth thanks a ton that was inspiring and has given me a boost of confidence! 

What is in it for you is not just the bump in monthly rent but also a boost in overall property value, since a larger, more functional lower unit makes the home more versatile to buyers down the road.

Many landlords I know are using refinances as a way to unlock equity from properties without selling them.That cash-out refinance then funds:- Acquiring another rental- Renovations to boost rents- Paying down higher-interest debtFor those of you with established portfolios:- Have refinances helped you scale, or do you prefer to keep equity in place?

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They focus on 3/4 units and then boost the rents heavily after buying.

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I agree with Jason - there has to be enough skin in the game to bait an investor - BUT also remember that depreciation provides a paper loss that shelters rental income from taxes, boosting after-tax cash flow.

Multifamily properties like duplexes, triplexes etc, can help by reducing vacancy risk and boosting income.In markets with strong appreciation, true cash flow deals are rare.

That said, two units, whether a MIL unit, ADU, DADU, or Duplex, is definitely the way to go - SFH's without the second unit rarely perform well unless you do rent-by-the-room or something else creative, which is tough to scale and a lot of hassle.2.