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Choosing real estate niche
Hello,
I started out on my real estate investment journey on biggerpockets from last week. After spending a couple of days, I had a few questions that I had to get an clarity as to which niche I should be choosing to invest in.
The strategy that I have decided on is either buy and hold or syndication.
The niches that I am interested in (in-order of priority):
1. Multifamily properties
2. Small apartment complex
3. Large apartment complexes (syndication)
The money that I am planning to put down: $100-150k
I need help to decide which niche I should consider focusing on for now to maximize my RTP (cash-flow) with also good property appreciation. I have been hearing and reading a lot that the market is inflated right now and getting a property with good property is rare. I was more so looking at a cash-flow of $200/mo/unit (minimum). Is that possible with any of the niches right now? Which niche would reward me with better cash-flow?
I am based out of Seattle and would like to invest ideally in a property near me. But I am open to out-of-state investing as well
Would appreciate your insights,
Thanks,
Vishnu
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@Vishnusai Yoganand, I will not recommend you to do syndication if you are starting out. You can start with small multi-family (up to fourplex), and take it from there!