Work with Jimmy & the Vreeland Capital Team to build a 20-Unit Portfolio that will get you the equivalent of a retirement account 3X faster with a third of the capital. Visit https://tinyurl.com/mainstreetpatriot-getstarted - - - - - - - Most landlords see maintenance as a drain on cash flow. But today's episode challenges you to flip that mindset: what if it’s not maintenance at all, but resident reinvestment? In this episode of The Real Estate Fast Pass Podcast, Jimmy breaks down how reframing “maintenance” as an investment in your residents leads to stronger portfolios, happier tenants, and a bigger bottom line. You’ll learn the math behind the 10% reinvestment rule, why a $5,000 make-ready can yield a 21% ROI, and how many doors you actually need to join the top 2% of investors. Whether you’re stuck at your first rental or scaling toward financial freedom, this conversation will give you the mindset shift—and the numbers—you need to grow. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why “maintenance” is a limiting word, and how to replace it with “resident reinvestment” The 10% rule every investor should follow to stay profitable long-term How a $5k rehab can generate consistent rent bumps and serious ROI Why scaling to 20 doors is the key to wealth and long-term sustainability How to stop treating repairs as sunk costs—and start using them as wealth-building tools