Personally, I aim for Allentown suburbs as I am not accustomed to much when it comes to good locations in Philly.

At the same time, I don’t want to sink too much cash into rentals and limit my ability to keep flipping.The strategy I’m leaning toward is using flips as the primary capital driver, while aiming to acquire at least one lower-cost rental per flip (around $100k, close to rent-ready) to keep cash outlay reasonable while still building consistent monthly income.Curious how others have approached this balance, especially in today’s market, and what’s worked (or not worked) for you. 

Next is the plausibility of a National rent control measure.

Financing terms vary wildly, but most permanent loans are built around DSCR, LTV, and tenant quality, not just the building.Yes, plenty of investors aim for real cash flow while financing.

Start with 20 leads per week, skip trace 5 of them, aim for 1 appointment.

That visibility is good for business, but it also brings loitering, vandalism, and other issues that come with operating in a city of 200,000 people.You can’t predict every problem, but you can prepare for the most likely ones and adjust as you learn.Here are the top five safety measures I focused on as a first-time laundromat owner:LightingLights are not just an aesthetic investment, they serve to eliminate “dark spots”, where loitering thrives.

I’m currently at a crossroads and debating between two directions: Option 1 – Scaling off-market outreachHiring a VA / freelancer to run cold calling or similar outbound efforts, aiming to reach homeowners directly and generate true off-market deals before they ever hit the open market.If you’ve done this: Did it actually work at scale?

Am I aiming too low with 6% return?

This project reflects a focused renovation strategy aimed at repositioning the home to meet buyer expectations in a growing market.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

What price range and target rent are you seeing in Lafayette right now, and are you aiming for a turnkey rental or a light value add?