A zero levered project will have much lower returns (and should have lower risk profile) than a 80% levered project. 

Payment control isn’t a small feature, it affects the risk you’re taking on with each tenant.

Higher competition on well-priced properties and sellers who often list closer to retail value.Off-Market (Direct-to-Seller or Wholesalers):This route can offer bigger discounts and better BRRRR potential.

MF just seems like a no brainer to me when it comes to risk and cash flow.  

Economists, housing advocates, and everyday homeowners engaged in debate about its potential impact on affordability, long-term debt, and its implications among investors. 

Walk away or take on the risk.  

While the risk technically exists, the practical reality is that enforcement tends to be minimal, particularly when properties are well-managed and maintain a low profile within their neighborhoods.Across most major counties—Clayton, Fulton (including City of Atlanta), Cobb, Gwinnett, and DeKalb—rent-by-the-room typically falls under a “rooming” or “boarding house” classification, which is not permitted in single-family zones.

I recently closed on a house that will be my second rehab, so I'm still relatively new in the space. I have a general contractor I've worked with on a more cosmetic project in the past that I trust. We didn't need a p...

Don, this is such a solid breakdown and honestly one of the clearest examples of why newer investors shouldn’t get stuck thinking every good deal has to fit one “method” or one box.A lot of people only look for simple BRRRRs or basic flips, but deals like this are where real wealth is built:• You solved a real problem for the seller• You structured the capital in a way that reduced risk• You used disposition on one asset to strengthen the other• You lowered debt cost dramatically• And you built a long-term cash-flowing position with almost no competitionMost investors would’ve walked because the surface math looked bad – negative cash flow, defaulted loans, vacancy.

Happy to chat more about the different areas to consider and their potential and risks.