Expect the unexpected and give it a number.

Closing costs can creep up and surprise even the most prepared investor. I’ve seen deals stall because investors weren’t ready with gap coverage.
For those who’ve been in this situation, what’s been your best approac...

This is truly a powerful tool that can transform average people into financially free individuals and millionaires.

Some of it was scope creep, but a lot of it was encountering unexpected things.  

@Daniel SehyYou’re asking the right questions—depreciation is absolutely one of the most powerful “silent levers” in syndications, and how you position it to LPs can really impact capital raising.

Rates can Vary.Here’s the breakdown of how this works and why it’s a powerful strategy:Year 1: Your rate is 2.75%.

Sounds like you’ve got a solid plan — house hacking with a VA loan is a powerful way to get started, and the fact that you can put in sweat equity as an apprentice gives you a big edge.On the debt vs. reserves question, it really comes down to balance.

However, they've fallen behind since August. reason for delay is death in family and some unexpected expenses that came with it.

Any unexpected pros/cons?

Many investors prefer to keep at least three to six months of expenses in reserve to cover unexpected costs such as repairs, vacancies, or market downturns.