Whether the rehab number is off by $20k or $50k doesn’t matter to them — they’re not the ones doing the work or holding the risk.And let’s be real: the wholesalers who do want to improve are usually newer and broke.

Hey @Crismae Salamat - House hacking has honestly been one of the best decisions my wife and I made, so huge kudos for heading that route early on.If I could offer one piece of unsolicited advice — don’t be afraid to take on homes that need a little more work than you’re comfortable with.

👋I’ve been spending time analyzing the current state of the non-performing note (NPL) market and noticing that inventory feels tighter than usual lately.

Elaine, if you’re running numbers and know what a good deal looks like, you’re closer than you think.

When people think about making money in real estate, cash flow is usually the first thing that comes to mind.

Generally speaking, the cost to refinance will usually take between 2-4 years to recoup the cost via lower interest savings. 

These are usually people who live month-to-month. 

Other than that, check out Vince Crane's "Launch Rei".

@Mel Rosario, like you said, it's difficult to give a correct answer or know how local markets will perform in the future to provide further advice than whether this strategy fits your criteria and aligns with your future retirement goals.

Cumming being 1 hour away from downtown Atlanta, my question is what's happening closer to Cumming to make this work?