Turning a past investment into $2M in equity is no small feat, and the fact that you’ve done it without inflating your lifestyle says a lot about your mindset.

.🔹 Deal #1:Purchase Price: $220,000Renovation Costs: ~$60,000All-In: $280,000Rented For: $2,800/monthThe tenant just renewed for another year, and we were able to increase the rent slightly to keep pace with inflation.He recently completed a refinance on this property, and it appraised at $385,000 — a great bump in equity that gave him some options for the next deal.🔹 Deal #2:Purchase Price: $228,000Renovation Costs: ~$45,000All-In: $273,000Rented For: $2,500/monthThis one was just recently completed and rented.

They're out.Research unjust enrichment... a legal doctrine based in equity.

With $6M+ in equity, you have options that don’t require giving up control or jumping through SBA hoops.Let’s connect—I can walk you through a few private funding strategies, equity rollovers, and even a tax-advantaged way to structure the next acquisition so you’re not just getting funding, but keeping more of what you make.Feel free to message me or text me directly if you're open to a quick 15-minute strategy call.

Even with the built in equity, the rent rate was insufficient to cover all or a majority of my construction costs and now I have a ton of cash tied up in those deals and the cashflow doesn't justify it.

Quote from @Nicholas Dillon: Hello All,I have around $200k in equity in my primary home.  

Sweet deal with built in equity.

***In this environment, in the last 3 deals, after all expenses and my fee, the investors averaged $65,000 in equity and a 4.3% interest rate. 

From a personal standpoint, I feel a lot better having a low cashflowing property (my San Diego property is lightly cash flowing now), knowing that I invested in an area that I believe in and that I see continue to grow in equity.

That vision led to a boutique 12-unit project steps from campus — thoughtfully crafted and fully leased in its first year.By the numbers:100% lease-up in Year 1$500K in equity raised$1.65M in value createdTakeaway:Great investments often come from rethinking what’s “normal” and instead aiming for the highest and best use of a property.