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 🙏

Even my one owner financed deal, the previous owner wants his money each month, interest and principle.

I’ve been talking with a few investors lately who mentioned they’re shifting focus from large rehabs to smaller, quicker flips — especially in markets where holding costs and labor are getting tougher to manage.It seems like more people are choosing cosmetic updates or smaller square footage homes to keep margins healthy and timelines short.Curious if anyone else is noticing this trend in their market:Are you adjusting your project sizes this year?

The variability of your renovation costs probably far exceeds the accuracy you might get from your model and your model probably only contains a guess at the renovation costs.

Flips still move fast, but rising material costs and longer timelines are squeezing margins.Some investors are layering alternative funding (bridge + rehab draws) so the money arrives as the job progresses.Would love to hear your go-to funding structure when costs creep up.

I used DIY cost seg and was happy with the results.Chania?

Thank you very muchLook at a ton of multifamily listings in your target area(s) and the terms will become clear to you.To name a few, you'll want to know the following for each deal you consider:- Gross Rental Income- Operating Expenses- Rent Roll and leases- Vacancy- Recent Improvements and Capital ExpendituresAs the deal progresses, you'll dive deeper into due diligence i.e. home/building inspection, title review, etc.All the best!

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I work primarily in multifamily and short-term rental investing — and over time, I’ve had many conversations with investors about the unfiltered side of real estate: the deals that didn’t go according to plan.Whether it’s unexpected costs, regulatory curveballs, or guest and tenant issues that test your patience, these stories always seem to reveal the same truth — the best investors aren’t just great at finding opportunities; they’re great at managing chaos.Through my investor interviews and real-world deal analyses, I’ve noticed that every “horror story” tends to leave behind one valuable thing: a framework for better decision-making.