We're looking at tight margins but probably better than the bloodbath we'd experience with a $180k boot tax bill. 

I wanted to buy a house and rent one room to my daughter at a discount, then rent the other two or three rooms to others. 

Since one can only get estimates in the very beginning, what margin on cashflow makes people decide to go forward and make an offer on a property?

Gaining a little equity by moving faster doesn’t matter if it adds unnecessary risk, tighter timelines, or thinner margins.

If the profit margin is too tight, it may make sense to wait for a better deal or continue building capital until the numbers work more comfortably.

Margins just don't make a lot of sense.

Tenants tell me about lease prep fees deducted from security deposits, annual financial suitability reviews with an added fee, yearly tenant insurance checks with an added fee, pet registration fees (separate from pet rent or pet deposits), annual inspections charged to tenants and other small add-ons that feel like nickel & diming.Are margins really so tight that landlords have to manufacture revenue through these junk fees?

Look into local market trends, rehab costs, and potential profit margins.

Hi everyone,With reports suggesting 2025 could be one of the slowest years for U.S. home sales in history, I’m curious how active investors are adapting.Some approaches I’ve been noticing:Shifting focus from flips to long-term rentalsTargeting deeper discounts or off-market dealsHolding properties longer than originally plannedUsing creative financing options to close dealsI’d love to hear from seasoned investors: What strategies are you using right now to navigate this unusual market?

The discounted rent makes it harder to qualify for the next deal, and when you’re trying to buy every 18–24 months, that stuff adds up fast.Appreciation in West Town is definitely stronger, but appreciation doesn’t help you buy your next place, your lender does.My take:If Jefferson Park looks good in person and it’s in a solid neighborhood, that’s the one I’d grab.