This deal shows how the right rehab plan, strong execution, and full funding support can turn a dated home into a profitable success.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Over the last 10 years, KC has seen strong upward trends: home values have steadily climbed, supported by the FHFA house price index. 5-year appreciation has been consistently in the 6–8% annual range, although annual gains have eased (e.g., 5.6% in 2025, 6.0% in 2024, 7.4% in 2023).

These protect the asset and support appraisal.

When investors loop a broker in early, they can usually get:• A no-cost opinion on whether the deal is actually lendable• DSCR and Non QM pre-analysis using real underwriting criteria• Feedback on whether the numbers support all cash, leveraged, or walk away• Updated rate scenarios and leverage options based on real-time pricing• Risk red flags that free tools do not highlight• Confirmation of what lenders will and will not count as qualifying income or rent• Guidance on capital structure for BRRRR, flips, or long-term holdsIt is similar to working with a financial advisor because the tools matter, but having someone who knows how to interpret the data matters more.

That’s what keeps a portfolio healthy long term.

Feel free to PM me if you ever need support. 

The key lesson: even moderate rehabs demand attention to detail and flexibility, but with the right support and planning, they can produce rewarding outcomes.

unless you're planning on BRRRRing, if you use a HELOC for the down payment and another loan for the rest you will just lose money, as the property likely won't be able to support all of the debt.

The rehab cost won't directly impact value if there are no sales to support it.

I’d love to connect after Thanksgiving to compare notes and see how we might be able to support each other’s clients, especially around small multifamily and value-add deals.