If well coordinated, at a minimum that provides 30-90 days without being responsible for the mortgage payment.Investors exploring this strategy will want to emphasize efficiency and be sensitive to PPP (Pre Payment Penalties.)

Columbus is still one of those rare markets where you can hit aggressive spreads while also benefiting from strong macro growth, so it’s a great place to deploy capital efficiently.

That way I have a project manager on staff and we manage all the subs efficiently and never hire a 'jack of all trades' GC and only go with speciality subs to do all of our BRRRR's.

They’re not wondering if the deal is going to fall apart at the last minute.When we understand their goals and how they structure deals, conversations get more efficient.

AI hasn’t replaced underwriting, but it’s become a really efficient first-pass deal filter.

Early on: I read, ran the numbers, drove out to see the house myself, saved for the down payment, bought it, and rented it out.Over time, I’ve followed the same basic approach — just more efficiently.

My realtor does quite many deals that has built-in equity, which is why I’d love to get some experienced perspectives on a capital-efficiency question.Some background and numbers:⁍ Target purchase price: <$200k SFH⁍ Strategy: long-term buy & hold⁍ I’m investing out of state and using a property manager⁍ My current savings rate allows me to comfortably buy ~1 property per year using traditional 20% down. 

For this reason I recommend doing group showings for efficiency.

It positions you as a true partner, not just someone opening doors and submitting offers.The real value-add is efficiency - helping investors quickly eliminate bad deals and move confidently on strong ones.

The Tax Efficiency AdvantageFor many investors, the "hidden" cost of the stock market is the capital gains tax.