This might just be me, but I feel like an unreasonable amount of my time gets eaten up chasing documents.Leases that need signatures, background checks, insurance COIs, W-9s from vendors, stuff from brokers or attorneys that was “sent already” but somehow never arrives.It’s not even hard work, it’s just repetitive and annoying.

The best part is rolling the win forward with discipline instead of chasing bigger risk on the next one.

We capped leverage early and scaled through repeatable cash-flow deals instead of chasing growth for its own sake.

It usually shows up like this: • Buyers push back on pricing • Deals fall apart when their money is tied up • You start chasing what buyers want instead of what makes senseAt that point, you are reacting instead of running a business. 

I’m a retired Army combat veteran, visually impaired investor, and builder.As I step into this next chapter, I want to be clear about something I’ve learned the hard way:Real estate is the resource - not the end state.For a long time, I chased money.

Focus on rent to price ratio, tenant demand, and overall condition rather than chasing a specific label.

I don't want to keep chasing the tenant down and make it a habit. thanks So many mistakes:(1) Proof of policy, BEFORE keys2) You added to policy as, "Additionally Insured", so:- You get notified if cancelled- You get coverage via their policy before you have to engage your policy3) Your lease should clearly state if required and that you can acquire and pay for it - then charge them to reimburse your outlay +  Processing Fee for your time & effort4) Should be also clearly listed as a lease violation allowing you to immediately start eviction proceedings for noncompliance.

If you can point to actual staff time, marketing expenses, and overhead caused by an early termination, it’s much easier to defend a flat re-letting fee even if the unit gets re-rented quickly.When tenants disappear or simply stop paying, the bigger issue is whether chasing them through the courts is worth the time and money.

I’m not chasing appreciation or BRRR hype — just looking for properties that work today and still make sense 10–20 years out.My capital stack:~$90k available for down payment + closing + initial reservesFinancing: conventional / FHA / DSCR (open to all)Goal: cash flow ≥ $200–400/month per door after all expensesI’m not looking for “get rich quick” or BRRR hype — just steady, boring, dependable cash flow that survives recessions.Appreciate any real-world experience 🙏Thanks!

Ignore shiny deals and only chase houses that hit your cash flow target with one simple value-add you’re comfortable doing.