Because we are vertically integrated, we can streamline operations and avoid many unnecessary costs, ultimately saving our clients money.Another crucial factor to consider is the experience and investment mindset of your PM team.

I would look at buying 5 properties using loans that have some sort of value add aspect in a market that I believe will appreciate at the minimum of the historic national average.This may be a rather boring and unflashy answer but I believe it would be the best money spent in my current knowledge and expertise.  

But add to that the related party aspect. 

Optimizing Exit Strategies for Maximum ReturnsA strategic approach to your exit plans is crucial as you scale.

While cap rates are better than in California, finding value-add properties is crucial as prices have risen.

Drawer count and especially depth are crucial, otherwise it is just an expensive show piece. 

I am most interested in house hacking and multi-family properties but would love to learn about all aspects of real estate.

I'm very new to real estate investing and I'm looking to start in the wholesaling aspect of it.

Your response really helped me understand the key aspects of short sales, especially regarding title issues, lender valuation, and inspections.I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your expertise!

We sometimes get buyers who have highly unrealistic expectations on performance, ease of self-managing and other aspects of owning the home.