We keep the finishes clean and modern but cost-effective — LVP flooring, shaker cabinets, and simple trim details that photograph and show really well.We’ve also built a few similar duplexes for turnkey clients, and they’ve had strong success with both rent-up and ongoing performance.For us, this model has proven to be:Scalable (our team can handle more new builds than rehabs)Predictable (fewer surprises than remodels)Attractive to tenants and investors alikeCurious if anyone else here is building new construction rentals — how are your numbers looking in your market?

Mailing letters and cold calling is effective, but its a volume play, expect to be uncertain of the likelihood of results most of the time, before that wears off. 

Sometimes, a quick conversation about how both parties can streamline communication can yield surprisingly effective results.Have you tried setting up a shared digital workspace or platform where both you and the vendors can update the status of maintenance tasks.

Some of the units require renovations and I’m just trying to figure out the most cost effective way to do this without putting a huge hole in my pockets.

@Kristie Eddy The business model could technically work in any county, but it's most effective in about 50-60 specific counties.

I read the market and buy existing when that is more cost effective then building new and so on.

@Darius Bates Vacancy ($145) is actually taken off the gross rent ($2,900), to get EGI (Effective Gross Income) of $2,755.

With zero rehab and no holding time, this was one of the simplest yet most effective transactions possible.

What's most cost effective?

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