The flood of strategies—house hacking, BRRRR, single-family, multifamily—can be overwhelming and leave you spinning your wheels instead of taking action.That’s why I’m kicking off a new series:24 posts, over 8 weeks (3x/week), starting Q1 2026.Each post will break down one key strategy, framework, or decision point designed specifically for investors who haven’t purchased their first property yet.

I plan to read "The House Flipping Framework" by James Dainard to gain a better insight into what flippers are looking for.

That broader framework is something I’m actively working to understand and implement.

And as you scale, make sure you’re documenting your involvement and decisions cleanly having a solid audit-ready framework around participation and intent becomes more important than squeezing one extra deal per year.

Looking to create a general framework for evaluating deals.

You’re in good company here.A lot of investors start exactly where you are - owned before, learned more later, now coming back with a much stronger framework.

@Jake Baker That’s a solid framework.

Scenario & Sensitivity AnalysisIndustry risk frameworks describe stress testing as involving multiple types of analysis, such as:Scenario analysis (multiple variables change together, e.g., market downturn + payment defaults)Sensitivity analysis (one variable at a time, such as rate changes or vacancy shifts)These techniques help evaluate how different combinations of stressors affect outcomes.

That distinction feels huge, especially for me being out of state.My biggest concern has been how to make sure I’m working with someone trustworthy before I commit, and the points you listed (vacancy times, tenant screening specifics, maintenance procedures, and references from other out-of-state owners) give me a great framework to start with.I’ll definitely keep those red flags in mind — better to walk away early than be stuck with the wrong PM later.

Much easier to hit those numbers than chasing MLS deals.Thanks for the insight on the wholesaler vs selfsourced distinction, that's a good framework for people to keep in mind.