But I made one big mistake that cost me everything.

Cost segregation coupled with 1031 exchanges.You buy an STR for $200,000.

But here’s the reality: neglecting your tenants comes with a cost that doesn’t show up on a balance sheet—until it does.Unhappy tenants don’t just churn faster.

“beware of requirements for additional title insurance beyond the cos of the property and the buyer named on policy.”To clarify, lender's title insurance covers the amount of the loan, not the cost of the property.

At $2,000 a month, you’re in a fair range given last year’s numbers, and the consistency of one guest could offset any slight drop in income while saving you time and turnover costs.

Beyond interest rates, points, and fees can really add up.Before committing to a loan, always calculate your true cost of funds — it can change your deal’s entire ROI.What’s your go-to checklist before finalizing your financing?

Hello everyone,For those of you who have bought foreclosed homes with all the junk left in them, how much does that usually cost to have cleaned out?

Timing of conducting cost segregation study also matters. 

For stand-alone houses with yards, I tend to either offer landscaping and grass cutting services as part of the rent, or I install solar powered cameras (connected to the resident's Wifi) that allows remote monitoring of the exterior - if they are handling their own lawncare.

Hey everyone 👋I’m running numbers on a potential project and would love some input from anyone who’s done similar work recently.Project snapshot:2-story Baltimore rowhome (~1,100 sq ft)3 bedroom 2 bathFully abandoned, needs a complete gut down to the studsIf you’ve done a full gut renovation like this, could you share:Your approximate cost per square foot or total cost rangeAnd whether you’d recommend a GC or contractor you’ve personally worked withAppreciate any insight or referrals — always happy to return the favor or share my own vendor contacts 🙏