When it comes to how much “profit” or buffer to leave in a deal, there’s no one-size-fits-all number, and it really depends on your market, the property, and your comfort with risk.Many investors aim to leave around ten to twenty thousand as a cushion, like your agent mentioned, but what matters more is that the deal still makes sense after all costs (purchase, rehab, holding, financing, and resale or refinance).

They were essential employees or had places to go if they lost work but I also  felt more comfortable with the shorter commitment and they were willing.

Starting with something you can comfortably manage financially and operationally, maybe a smaller property or a house hack, can build confidence and capital for bigger deals later.

Just pick a neighborhood that you are comfortable with and you can market to the type of tenant that would also want to be in that area.

I am definitely getting more comfortable with analyzing deals and understanding the numbers.

That foundation will help you spot opportunities that align with your comfort level and goals.

If the guy's solid and has been in for several years, I'm a lot more comfortable than I am with someone who started this year -- then it starts looking like a shell game.Every adult must be on the lease, and each must pass your screening tests, and each must be responsible for the entire rent.

If you’re comfortable with the risk, investing could make more sense, if not, paying it off keeps things simple and stable.If you decide to move forward, good luck, I’d love to connect.

It stretched me beyond just writing a check — I had to think about how financing, cash flow, and title work across multiple properties interact.Challenges & Lessons Learned (as the funding partner):Title coordination: Watching the operators juggle multiple closings at once gave me an appreciation for how complex portfolios can be compared to single deals.Cash flow management: I saw firsthand how critical it is to plan rehab draws carefully when several properties are in motion at the same time.Exit flexibility: From the lender’s seat, I realized how valuable it is when operators have multiple exit strategies (hold, refinance, sell individually).

., separate LLC holding the property, side letters, timelines) so a court is more comfortable signing off?