Really valuable over the years have been: pest control is a tenant responsibility, lawn and leaves with a penalty fee if not done, unpaid utilities equal unpaid rents (this is HUGE!) 

I’m staying active but stricter: tighten the buy box to durable B/C neighborhoods, underwrite to in-place income first, and only chase value I can control like better management, lease-ups, and light turns.

People love repeating that line because it sounds inspiring, but in the real world it falls apart fast so...Let’s talk about both sides of this.The harsh reality nobody wants to hear is that flipping will expose every weakness you have i.e. financial, operational, emotional, all of it.

For the average homeowner who seeks this due to a lack of funds it is likely a bad idea because they often make emotional purchases and attempt to sell, move on a whim without understanding that appreciation is usually a long game. 

Saying that I think you've reached that stage where it's probably time to try something different and put the emotional ties to one side if they're getting in the way. 

They start the moment you accept rent without structure.Here’s how we can flip control overnight:Track behavior, not stories. 

Instead of reacting emotionally, I stayed professional.

My initial interest was in rehabilitating distressed properties, but I've found that land flipping and home wholesaling offers a more accessible entry point with fewer financial barriers and less emotional complexity.I'm pleased to join this group and look forward to networking with fellow professionals, expanding my knowledge, and contributing where I can be of assistance to others.Best regards,Samir Kaouche

As landlords, it’s important that we maintain control over property decisions

It is both exciting and terrifying but I am emotionally committed to the effort.