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Updated over 9 years ago on . Most recent reply

What are some "deal-breakers" for you when purchasing an MFR?
Amateur investor here that will hopefully soon be buying my first MFR. I live in Los Angeles and have been quietly searching for the past month or two, and I think I'm starting to find a few that I like.
I wanted to ask though, to the more experienced MFR owners out there.... what are some absolute deal-breakers for you when purchasing an MFR?
Like for example... I can't purchase anything under Rent Control (not experienced enough or ready for potential headaches).
What about you?
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For me, it'll all about the rent it will command. Even if the numbers work out, I try to stay away from very low cost rentals ($450/month and below) because of the typical headaches the renters bring. I've had a few and it always seems like a renter in a $450/month rental wants the until to be brought up to the $700/month range yet still pay $450.