After a career as a professional athlete, I transitioned into full-time real estate investing with a mission to build a lasting legacy for my family and community.As the founder of S7M Enterprises LLC, we specialize in transforming underperforming multi-family properties into strong, cash-flowing assets.

The cops said it was due to a teenager climbing in through an open window and was eating donuts in the kitchen. 

It’s worth comparing both options based on your goals — whether you’re mainly trying to reduce payment or tap equity for another investment.Big picture: no one can perfectly time rate movements.

.✔️ Hire a real administrator / home managerNot a friend, not a part-timer, a true operator.✔️ Treat this like a business acquisition, not a house hackUse SBA financing if appropriate.Budget for staff BEFORE you project revenue.Plan for a 6–12 month ramp period.

Say two entrances and kitchen already.  

A cosmetic rehab—new kitchen, flooring, bathroom, recessed lighting, and minor plumbing/electrical—costs me close to $30–35k for a 2-bed/1-bath apartment, and that’s considered cheap for many!

Just scroll to the bottom of your listing link and you can see 4 places that are quite a bit nicer for under $1500.You are offering small 900sqft with an original kitchen, only ONE bathroom that is dated and has no counter space, an interior that is a mix of finishes and colors, tile ceiling, super basic light fixtures, no garage and a totally overgrown yard - all of that screams total neglect.

Sellers — if you’ve got an FHA or VA loan with a low balance, you might be sitting on a hidden goldmine.Success Story 1👇A client in Fallon, NV had started renovations—tore out the kitchen, bathroom, and flooring—then realized they couldn’t afford to finish.

For first-timers, I recommend:• one lender• interest-only payments• clear timelines• and a recorded lien so everyone’s protectedRun your numbers so the refinance wipes out your basis.

Navy Veteran turned full-time real estate professional, focused on helping clients and investors buy, sell, and build wealth through homes, land, and investment properties.I love connecting with other investors, agents, and builders who see real estate as a path to financial freedom.