It's important to factor construction costs and return on investment.

I just want to:•build real underwriting instincts•help investors avoid obvious early issues•be a go‑to local partner who adds value upfrontSo I’d love to hear from you...especially if you’ve been investing in or around Jefferson County:•How important is boots‑on‑the‑ground info before you make an offer?

I’m open to doing the work and really want hands-on exposure rather than buying random courses.

In this case, she used a cash-out refi on her CA property to fund 100% of the purchase, so the Michigan deal was treated as an all-cash transaction at closing.

Have you found it effective enough to manage leasing on your own?

I’ve secured financing with Stock Yards Bank (Term sheet in hand, 6.75% fixed).I am bringing in a Key Principal (KP) to sign on the loan to satisfy the balance sheet requirements, but I want to make sure I offer a fair split.The Question: For a standard KP who is only signing on the debt (no operational work), what kind of GP equity or fee are you seeing in this market?

I’ve secured financing with Stock Yards Bank (Term sheet in hand, 6.75% fixed).I am bringing in a Key Principal (KP) to sign on the loan to satisfy the balance sheet requirements, but I want to make sure I offer a fair split.The Question: For a standard KP who is only signing on the debt (no operational work), what kind of GP equity or fee are you seeing in this market?

By the way, STR opens the door to huge tax benefits since the new tax legislation passed, so if you're a high-income W2 worker, you might explore that as well before settling on MTR exclusively. 

He currently has a handful of part handyman contractors (one is currently full time looking for work related to her degree - he has less handymen than he was in high school).  

My interest in real estate started in 2022 while doing sweat equity on a house flip near Detroit.