It’s a gamble.The best BRRRRs still cash flow even if the refi comes in lower than expected.Section 8 tilts the scale.Predictable rent and long-term tenancy stabilize both strategies.Straight rentals become easier to manage.BRRRRs become easier to refinance.But the math still has to work without appreciation.Our conclusion:Straight rentals scale faster initially.BRRRR scales faster eventually, but only for disciplined operators with real systems.The fastest growth doesn’t come from choosing a side.It comes from using the right strategy at the right stage.Where are you in your investing journey right now, stacking rentals or recycling capital?

Quote from @Stuart Udis: @Jay Hinrichs  There's definitely a time and place for it but from my observation the people who have been posting are coming to BiggerPockets because they can't find the missing piece to their capital stack, have little to no experience and the only way they can purchase property is by utilizing this method.

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There might be an additional fee, since that would go beyond the limited services typically included in a flat-fee listing arrangements.

Are there additional fees for lease renewals?

Best method is stacking targeted lists and consistent outreach.

Melinda, for rehab and value-add projects I keep the tech stack pretty simple because most delays come from communication breakdowns, not fancy software.What’s worked best for us:1.

Ask if they've considered sellingOther good indicators of motivation:Absentee owners (they live somewhere else)High tax debt relative to property valueCode violations stacked on topFor disclosure, in most states you don't have to say "I'm a wholesaler," but you do need to be upfront that you're an investor and may assign the contract.

In places like Columbus, Ohio, the fundamentals are really strong right now with population growth, job growth, and companies moving in like Intel, Amazon, Google, Honda, Microsoft, LG, and more which drives rental demand, and you can find smaller multifamily buildings or stacked singles in the $120k–$250k range that cash flow well and have good long-term appreciation potential.

I suspect that's why you are specifically asking about private lenders.I am not a fan of using debt to fund the entire capital stack and all ongoing operations.