Also, if in the future you want to tap into the extra equity (the one you put in or from appreciation) you can always refinance.You could also try to find the lowest down payments and be able to buy more properties but you'd be squeezing your cash flow.

When linking BP National Account to your HD Pro Extra account does your status actually change to Elite, or do you just receive Elite pricing on certain items?

I currently have a total of 6 extra lots on houses that i have bought in a class b-c neighborhood.

Should I spend the extra in better markets that have a higher appreciation, or is it ok to use cash flow to slowly work into markets that cash flow less but have better long term benefits?

Furnished homes tend to see more wear and tear and it becomes one more thing to manage and replace.In my experience, the extra rent rarely justifies the hassle.

It's due to extra effort and risk - is the extra effort ant risk worth it to you?

When projects run longer than expected or properties sit just a little longer, financing costs quietly add up and eat into profits fast.Those extra months of interest, taxes, insurance, and utilities don’t seem like much individually, but together they can make a solid flip feel tight.

For example, the trusses and lumber may not be able to be dropped as conveniently, so expect a surcharge from the framer or pay extra to fly in the trusses with a crane.

Appraisers also struggle with this—they might not give you full credit for that extra square footage if the finish quality doesn't match the rest of the house.Since you're worried about resale, I would run a quick comp search specifically for homes without garages in that neighborhood.

Are you Team GC because you need the time back, or are you Team Self-Manage because you want to keep that extra 15%?