I purchased our first single family house in 2020 and since then have BRRRR a second property in Februrary of this year that we are living in currently. We will be able to do a cash out refinance on the second propert...

Nearly 10,000 listing closed their doors overnight.

Witnessing other veterans rise instead of being buried in YEARS of suppressed emotion and feeling is always a blessing.Congratulations on Summit Legacy - we're stoked to experience your journey with you - even in the distance - even in the unseen.

@Paul McEvoyHey Paul, I see what you mean about the NJ Shore market being super tight on cash flow and rising taxes, it sounds like your properties would sell quickly given the demand and values, a couple options to consider are either selling and taking that equity to invest in markets with better cash flow or using creative strategies like 1031 exchanges to pivot into multi-family or single-family deals in the Midwest where you can get off-market undervalued cash-flowing deals, it could turn that high equity into steady income without the headaches of low yield and rising taxes

Rehab budgets seem to be climbing in many markets.
I’m wondering how other investors are adjusting:
Are you updating your numbers? Changing your buy-box?
Curious to hear how others are adapting and keeping projects...

Build your “boots-on-the-ground” team first.Before you even close, make sure you have at least:A reliable handyman who answers the phoneA plumber and HVAC tech (emergencies don’t wait)A cleanerA lawn/snow serviceA leasing agent or someone local who can show unitsI looked into “tenant turner” and never pulled the trigger, it is a service that has a digital lockbox on the door, and gives access to unit for qualified people.2.

Expectations keep rising every year, and I’m curious where the bar is now.For YOUR midterm rentals, what do you consider non-negotiable in 2025?

With rising demand in multiple states, I’m seeing landlords shift toward DSCR-style strategies to scale faster without traditional approval bottlenecks.

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Profit margins for house flips hit a 17-year low in Q2 2025 due to high borrowing costs and longer market times, but select markets show 35%+ ROI potential.​Current ChallengesFlip volumes down ~15% YoY; average rates 9-15% squeeze margins amid rising reno costs from tariffs and labor shortages.​High-inventory areas like Florida/Texas face slower sales; focus shifting to light rehabs.​Emerging OpportunitiesStrongest markets: Phoenix, Cleveland, Birmingham, Fayetteville—steady demand, shorter 165-day flips.​Experts optimistic for 2026 stabilization as inventory builds and rates potentially ease.​What's your 2025 flip experience?