Real-estate investors seized upon a tried-and-true strategy to fix up homes and make money. Then the market turned.

Rental-property owners look for reliable ways to scale up quickly and ensure steady cash flow. One way: buy a home, fix it up to rent out, then refinance to get cash and buy the next one. Two investors lay out the reasons they’re now shying away from that model, nicknamed BRRRR. Top editors give you the stories you want — delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. .inline-newsletter-signup.loading { width: 100%; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; visibility: hidden; }