What’s saved us over the years is having one simple rule: if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.Here’s the system we use across our rentals:1.

If you keep it simple and stay inside the rules, you’ll be fine.

In a market that’s constantly shifting, I keep it simple: refi and hold is still my favorite exit.Here’s why:1.

The good news is you don’t need to be an expert to make your first deal a good one, you just need a simple checklist.Here’s the easiest way to break it down:1.

I’m a 22-year-old real estate investor and I’m looking to improve the way I analyze potential deals. If anyone is willing to share an Excel model or deal-analysis spreadsheet they use to underwrite SFH opportunities, ...

Sharing a quick Indy 4-plex BRRRR example and a couple of guardrails I’m using when I look at deals here.Recent 4-plex structure (Indianapolis):Purchase: $190KRehab: ~$55K (mix of systems + interior turns, no heavy structural)All-in: ~$245KARV: appraised just over $310KRents: 4 x $1,050 = $4,200/moTaxes/insurance/PM/maintenance: coming in around $1,600–$1,700/mo all-inDSCR refi: 75% LTV, rate in the high-7s, DSCR ~1.30–1.35A few takeaways that might help other Indy/BRRRR folks:Buy box discipline matters more than the “deal story.”On paper there were “bigger upside” options, but they required $80K+ rehab and more vacancy risk.

A 10K mistake on paper becomes a 30K mistake in real life.Run the BRRRR math conservatively.ARV minus 30K is better than ARV plus hope.

For now I’m keeping it simple: local area, conservative leverage, and learning as I go.

It reveals so much of what you don’t have or at least simple things especially in the kitchen.  

Like I said something as simple as a new water heater will set you back years.