The BRRRR method has definitely become more difficult.

Now I have 28 units through the brrrr method.

Holding some cash after the refi gives breathing room for:Unexpected repairsHigher operating costsConservative underwriting on the next dealBRRRR still works, but the mindset is shifting from speed to control.In today’s environment, the repeat step isn’t about how fast you move — it’s about how clean your numbers are before you move again.Curious — are you repeating as fast as possible, or deliberately slowing down between BRRRRs right now?

Pick one or two methods and be consistent (most beginners fail because they try everything once instead of one thing well).Once you have a lead, your edge comes from conversation and follow-up, not pressure.

Partnering is also a legitimate path ( The best and fastest option for you)As @Greg Scott mentions, A lot of newer investors underestimate how often experienced buyers will step in not to take over, but to bring the experience and balance sheet the lender wants. 

If they aren’t willing to follow a structured violation process, that’s a management performance issue.This situation needs formal enforcement steps, not workarounds.

The next step is removing humans from the first layer of interruption entirely.The leverage isn’t just separating intake paths — it’s automating intake, triage, and routing so leasing never becomes the default switchboard.Here’s how this moves from “better ops” to real ROI:1.

Filling that out is the first step.

Maybe the Tenants advised they were planning on moving in the summer (in which case you might offer a shorter term and adjust the rate in order to keep the unit occupied until a better season for marketing), or yes, maybe they informed they were aware of prices dropping, and request consideration (maybe you offer to reduce the rate in four or six month "steps", or maybe they just "love it here" and you don't need to make a change (or offer them a longer term with pre-determined "step ups" in the rate). 

. #1 This method of investing is not for those with low amount amounts of Capital.