Everyone knows the BRRRR method - Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat.
It’s built on the idea that leverage lets you grow faster.
That worked great when money was cheap and banks were eager.
But in today’s market, ...

Publishing criteria (like “3x rent income” or “650+ credit”) is fine, but it can open you up to unnecessary back-and-forth or legal gray areas if phrased wrong.Best practice:Keep your criteria written down internally (income, credit, rental history, etc.).Apply those same standards to every applicant and keep a record of your process.When someone inquires, you can share your criteria in writing or over email so everyone gets the same info — that’s what shows consistency.If you want, I can share a quick example of a fair housing–friendly screening checklist I use with my clients, just message me and I’ll send it over.

Are the Bigger Pocket leases not pre-vetted by an attorney prior to them publishing? 

If we build them right, we still capture some equity and minimize the capital we need to bring in,  but we’re definitely not in the same environment we were a few years ago.I actually just went under contract on what would be a “classic” BRRRR again, a heavily distressed property that’s already gutted (which I love, fresh slate).

A little late on this but sites like Swapalease or LeaseTrader, or the classic local Facebook housing groups would be the best way to find a sub leaser pretty quick (if your landlord allows sub leasers).Most landlords are pretty anal about finishing your lease (which makes sense).

It’s a classic case of buying yourself a second, more demanding job.Min is right in saying that syndication adds complexity, but a larger property is the only one of those two options that forces you to build a true syndication business (i.e., a system for raising capital), which is the machine that actually replaces your income.The "sweet spot" isn't a unit count; it's the smallest deal that proves your capital-raising system works.

_code_section_5....Lease-Options are Executory ContractsExecutory contracts are not limited to the classic contract for deed.

That’s an awesome first move — classic house hack strategy and one of the smartest ways to start in real estate. 

Classic but might not work in all markets.2.

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