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Patrick McKeown Why I walk away from deals that technically work
30 December 2025 | 2 replies
Deals that fit my operating style, capital structure, and tolerance for uncertainty tend to perform better over time, even if the projected returns look more conservative.At this point, passing on a deal that technically works feels like risk management, not missed opportunity.
Joe S. How many people have actually done a house hack themselves?
3 January 2026 | 12 replies
.: Quote from @Chris Seveney: Technically done it once before it was called house hack over 20 years ago where had a duplex lived in one and rented the other   Would you have done it if it had not been a duplex?
Laura S. STR Material Participation - Out-of-State Owner, No Property Manager
22 December 2025 | 6 replies
Travel time does not count, but the work done while you are there does.This sounds more like a conservative CPA position than a technical issue.
Bob Willis DSCR for acquisition of existing PadSplit
2 January 2026 | 29 replies
Since some of the rooms did not have closets technically they are not bedrooms. 
Placeholder Placeholder We just finished a unique ceiling project in Los Angeles — looking for feedback from
9 December 2025 | 2 replies
We’re currently developing a niche construction service in Los Angeles — stretch ceiling systems.This product is very common in Europe but still extremely rare in the U.S., and because of that, the demand from homeowners, designers, and contractors has been growing faster than we expected.This week we completed another project and learned a few things that might be useful for those working in renovation or home services:🔹 Stretch ceilings allow installation without demolition🔹 Jobs are usually done in 1 day🔹 Perfect for modern interiors, LED lighting, and high-moisture areas🔹 Strong margin business if the workflow is organized properlyWe’re currently building systems for:• faster installs• standardized materials• predictable pricing• and a scalable model for multiple citiesI’d love to hear from:— contractors— business owners— entrepreneurs who scaled niche construction services— or anyone who tested new-home-service models in the U.S. marketWhat challenges did you face when growing into new cities?
Gabriel Hidalgo PadSplit/ Room Rentals
2 January 2026 | 5 replies
I'm just curious as I wont be managing the properties myself, how are they technically managed ? 
Brandon Schwab Anyone Else Using BRRR Strategy in Senior Living Niche ?
12 December 2025 | 0 replies

I see a lot of people using the BRRR strategy on single family homes. Has anyone else used the BRRR strategy for senior living in large residential properties? I found financing to be very difficult to acquire upfront...

James McGovern Agents who are knowledgeable about construction
23 December 2025 | 2 replies
New construction in general is a smaller niche.
Keith Mintz Best RE investment strategy 2026?
2 January 2026 | 6 replies
I found a niche strategy that seems to have been working extremely well.
Robert Street Why some wholesale deals fall apart even after the numbers “work”
2 January 2026 | 0 replies
before worrying about whether it technically pencils.For those actively closing deals:At what point do you decide a deal just isn’t the right fit — even if the numbers look workable on paper?