I've also found it incredibly helpful to involve third-party vendors to assess any damage.

So, the 500+ hours you worked could potentially count for this year.Once you hire a property management company, it can be harder to meet material participation requirements, but if you're still heavily involved in maintaining and updating the property, it could help.

Many investors are combining private funding + traditional debt to get deals done.What’s your take — are banks still involved, or is private money driving these deals now?

I know conversions or extra space like this are sometimes valued differently than if it were part of the GLA but it seems inaccurate to assign zero value.For context, I've done several BRRRRs in this market and the price per square ft of our completed refinances are all very similar to the price per sq ft of the ~1300 sq ft front unit.

Mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, lawn, snow, and turn costs all land squarely on you—with zero rent coming in.Let’s look at the math:If your SFH rents for $2,000/month and sits vacant for just one month, you’re out $2,000 in lost rent plus another $500–$700 in utilities, cleaning, and turnover expenses.

Hello,I am wondering is there any remote flipping resources/services available for investors without necessarily involved in JV in any market areas in USA?

I’ve been talking with a few investors lately who mentioned they’re shifting focus from large rehabs to smaller, quicker flips — especially in markets where holding costs and labor are getting tougher to manage.It seems like more people are choosing cosmetic updates or smaller square footage homes to keep margins healthy and timelines short.Curious if anyone else is noticing this trend in their market:Are you adjusting your project sizes this year?

Do you go by square footage?

Right now, I’m open to a few different paths for my next deal: Long-term rentals in OKCAdditonal furnished mid-term rentals in OKCFlip opportunities here in Dallas, since I’ll be close by to stay involved in the process  Would love to hear from anyone currently investing in OKC or Dallas. 

I'm not sure why he needs an attorney's involvement to pay the rent; he's still refusing to pay the rent.