You’re already ahead by owning and renting out two properties.

Also, and I am guilty of this, don’t tell them ahead of time what the other service company said because then it’s sort of like leading the witness and it encourages them to come up with the same diagnosis.

You’ll find a lot of support here as you build toward that brighter future.Wishing you all the best on the journey ahead!

Just a heads up.

Once confident, then go ahead and do a flip yourself. 

Most investors look at their numbers once a year — usually when their CPA asks for them in March.By then, it’s too late to make changes.The best investors I’ve worked with — the ones who always seem one step ahead — have a habit I call the Quarterly Check-In.Every 3 months, they:- Review income and expenses for each property.- Check if their financing or insurance still makes sense.- Plan upcoming repairs or improvements before they become emergencies.- Look at their tax position and make small moves early — instead of big ones in a panic later.It doesn’t take long.

That was a fair criticism a few months ago - but not so much anymore, and less by the day.Multi-model reasoning today is lightyears ahead of where it was even 12 months ago.

It's great that you're an alum, you've got a head start on understanding the market and a tenant's perspective.I've been a student housing specialist in Binghamton for almost ten years and have seen a lot of changes over that time.

With your construction background and project management experience, you're already ahead of the game, that knowledge will save you thousands and help you spot value others might miss.

I have flipped 4 different properties in the past, but it looks like there are more investors who are already ahead of me in this market.