So the potential of additional loans to continue expanding!!!!

⚡That refinance unlocked a new chapter: he’s now eyeing larger projects, but remains anchored in the same communities🚨Takeaway: If the numbers are right and the story is strong, even the most conservative lenders will support you!

But if the cash flow just isn’t there in your buybox, it might be worth expanding your search to nearby markets like Pittsburgh, where prices are generally lower and yields higher.You could also consider being flexible on the “no renovation” rule—sometimes small updates unlock much better returns.

There wasn’t heavy competition because the potential wasn’t obvious to most buyers, so we negotiated standard rental pricing without paying a premium for the additional land value.How did you finance this deal?

Instead, where you will make your money is if you can execute a business plan that unlocks value.For example, we've built our business around value-add and operational improvements that drive improved NOI over time. 

The key is getting in on the right properties—mostly off-market deals that need work to unlock their value.I’ve been investing in Detroit for 6 years and have a 12-door portfolio under my belt.

Especially when it comes to Major Investment Decisions like dilution, additional debt, etc.

that's what has really unlocked the next level of things for me in recent years. 

Rent by the room for $2,300/mo and pull a HELOC or cash-out refi to unlock capital.

If renewed, it could (once again) unlock major tax advantages for W-2 earners investing in STRs.There are several articles that do an exceptional job of explaining who, what, where, why and how tax payers qualify for the STR Tax Loophole - one I often share with client and in our STR newsletter was written by Joe Chiappias with Taxclimate.com.📝 The Short Term Rental Tax Loop Hole: A Game Changer for W-2 Wage Earners"What’s the Big Deal?