The next phase does not feel like influence.

Going forward, this can be a huge issue for more extensive damage. 

I flip fire-damaged properties and own a restoration company which specializes in fire damage.

Loan terms often affect reserve planning, renovation schedules, and maintenance decisions.Property managers and owners — how much does financing influence your operational planning?

I've have a hard time finding investor friendly agents that have created strong success without doing the typical sphere of influence.

Loan terms can influence maintenance planning, reserves, and renovation timing.For owners and managers — how much do financing decisions shape day-to-day operations?

Quote from @Tracy Thielman: For property managers and owners: how much does financing structure influence operational decisions like reserve planning, renovation timing, or cash flow management?

It influences how much cushion you have when something breaks, how aggressively you maintain the asset, and whether operations feel strategic or just survival mode.

Quote from @Joe Soto: I'm fairly new at this...looking for guidance... seeing everyone i have in my circle is clueless to realestate...I am currently working on a project but not sure what to do to scale seeing I have no influence or guidence....Milwaukee wi.. 

REI is not rationalization, where emotion influences logic (math) to the point of turning a bad deal into a perceived good one...in other words, a deal that will lose money.