be sure to stick to your 70% rule for the flip, know your numbers. run everything conservatively. overbudget for time and costs but 15-20% Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Plus, you get amazing appreciation potential due to how much population growth, job growth, and companies moving and developing here.

There’s a ton of investment pouring in, job growth, and a growing demand for housing.

The demand for quality housing continues to grow as we are seeing a surge in population growth and its projected to continue.

My management company has recommended sending in their own contractor to make repairs as the tenant has concerns about mold growth. 

In today's climate where expense growth is exceeding rent growth, it's critical to have this dialed in and solve problems before they mature into gaping performance gaps in apartment operations.

But, they will be in challenging parts of town where realistically you do not want to own property and your long-run returns will under-perform.I'd encourage you to find a balance of sub-market growth, nearby employment, strong income, and only then a good rent-to-value ratio. 

Business Growth: As I’m focusing on multifamily, industrial, and retail assets, any advice on how to position my company to stand out in a competitive market?

I know there's a way to leverage this into some healthy growth. 

Employment Growth Outpacing Housing SupplyBuffalo leads the nation in the ratio of new jobs to new homes permitted.