Many of them have a common theme - inexperienced sponsors.

Our 30th wedding anniversary from 3 years ago.

Two days later we had what we needed and the owner let us know that she had sold it to someone that had the funds . . . lesson learned.The more deals you do the easier the financing becomes but even now we d not get 100% financing for purchase and reno (again, if someone has a secret to do that as the "coaches" claim, please let me know) I have 2 lenders who I closed over 30 deals with in 2022 for my clients (I'm an agent) who were able to get 90% of the purchase price and 110% of the reno.

It's between West U and the Med Center.

:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/680...Without providing a laundry list, I think the theme is to tackle the wear points and troubleshoot the individual unit.For example, start at the door (door mat to catch debris, good functioning new lock, perfect close and open, door stop) and work through each room with that level of detail ( example: Bathroom: new shower curtain, bath mat, caulk, new toilet flapper or overhaul kit inside, strong towel bars, etc.)I would focus first on the low cost items that can prevent larger problems (your doorstop type theme) and then also evaluate any larger item close to the end of its useful life, especially if showing signs of problems (be it hot water heater, worn flooring, or an appliance). 

I actually teach classes around the country and in Australia on this and sadly it is a very common theme that I wish there was more help.

The main theme to keep in mind is to buy the VERY BEST locations and properties in any of the so called CASH FLOW markets.At the end of the day you have a few constants...

You'll see a common theme, it requires you to preform work.

The resounding theme I'm hearing is strict screening of tenants (which is supposed to be a best practice anyway, whatever the area) and hands- on management.

We are in the early stages of wedding planning along with her starting a new career so we have every excuses as why to not make this happen.