You should be very realistic about the ARV for the property you aim to purchase to ensure that you have at minimum 20% cushion in your rehab budget. 

You could say "increases will be timely and aimed to get the unit to market rate rent over the course 3-4 years". 

Quick next step: set a 14‑day sprint with weekly adjustments, track inquiries, showings, and apps, and aim for fast occupancy over perfect rent, then step up on renewal.

Document – Photos from all angles, measurements, attempted contact log.2. 

And the truth is, the people who last in real estate aren’t the ones who start the fastest… they’re the ones who keep showing up when things get tough.The Real Measure of SuccessAnyone can get lucky on a deal.

Depends on the deal.My partners and I plan to pick up 2–3 properties this year in that range, aiming to build a mixed portfolio over the next few years, some flips, some holds.Would love to hear which areas you think fit that strategy.

Pick a simple buy box in two solid C to B neighborhoods and aim for rent‑ready SFR or duplex with multiple exits; use your 20% down on a deal that cash flows at today’s rates with conservative expenses and real rent comps from two PMs.

have been able to message several new investors and get them away from the sales pitches.i know folks have responded to this thread and said "yes"... but it depends on what your measure of success is. 

I have a small rental(3bed/2bath) in lawrenceville with about 2000 sqft(measured siding sqft) to be replaced.

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