But rehab complexity isn’t just about scope — it’s about fit.

We try every angle short of folding the fridge like a taco.

We have interviewed marketing/social media management companies but no good fit yet.

-I can GC and bring on subs, knowing that a pro will often get certain jobs done faster and better than I could-I'm extremely methodical and thoughtful, inspecting thoroughly myself, carefully noting and assessing issues, evaluating each from all angles, considering a range of options to address a given aspect of a rehab.

From a tax angle, flipping is treated as active income, so once you start doing consistent deals you will want the right setup, often an S Corp, to avoid paying more tax than you need to.The best first steps are to learn how to analyze deals, build your team (a lender with creative financing options, a real estate agent in the area you're interested in, and maybe a CPA), and understand your numbers so your first flip is profitable after taxes.I just sent you a DM with a resource that might be helpful for you in this situation, so feel free to check it out.

If they have a low-rate mortgage, they may be hesitant to give that up, but they could be open to a solution that covers their payment and reduces risk.Another option to consider is approaching them from a problem-solving angle rather than a purchase angle.

• Are there alternative strategies I’m not thinking of (land lease, conservation, partnership, development angle, etc.)?

As your portfolio grows, it’s worth getting more intentional from a tax angle, especially understanding passive vs. non-passive income and how being involved in your rentals can help you save.

I choose to replace it with the same gallon capacity because where it is installed is crammed against a bunch of other things and it was a tight fit.

As cliché as it sounds (because it is), we all have to start somewhere.Those of you who are seasoned investors can probably remember that phase of wanting to learn everything—soaking up any information you could get your hands on and trying to understand how all the pieces fit together.