We have a young family (one child) and are looking to make our money work for us rather than just waiting until retirement.Opportunity (and where I could use advice):I came across a social media post from a former high school classmate—now a loan consultant—who was seeking investors for potential flip or BRRRR projects.

Two quick wins: tighten a Sacramento BRRRR buy box so partners know exactly what to send, and pressure‑test your numbers with two local PMs to confirm true rents, turns, and neighborhood nuance before offers.Which submarkets are you targeting first, and what’s your current buy box (beds/baths, rehab level, rent range)?

Two simple steps now: pick one clear buy box (property type, price, rent range, 1–2 target markets) and analyze a few real listings every day using a basic cash flow calculator, then sanity‑check rents with a local PM.What market are you leaning toward, and what’s your first buy box so we can sharpen it together?

An S Corporation or an LLC taxed as an S corporation may help you save on some social security tax as an example.

With solid structure, a manageable renovation scope, and reliable buyer demand in the area, it presented a clear opportunity to build equity through targeted improvements.

With repair costs rising and turnover times increasing, many are adjusting recommended reserves.Common answers I’m hearing:• $2,000–$3,000 per unit for single-family• 1–2 months of rent for multifamily• Additional reserves for older propertiesSome investors are also using short-term funding to cover heavier turnovers or larger repairs instead of draining reserves.Curious what property managers and self-managing landlords here recommend — what’s your reserve target per door in last quarter of 2025?

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Best Purchase Prices to Target for a First FlipFor beginners in DFW, what price ranges have you found to be the most predictable and forgiving?

But for tenant-occupied properties with first-of-the-month rent cycles, it’s generally best to target a closing somewhere around the 6th–25th.

Most first-timers get tripped up by underestimating rehab costs or taking on too much at once.Since you’re targeting 2026, use this time to build your team—agent, lender, contractor, CPA—so you’re not scrambling once you find the right deal.