Laminate countertops can hold up pretty well and if damaged, will need to come out of the security deposit - lower cost product, so a larger percent of it gets paid for if damaged. 

They can be a great source for tenants, but the world of people traveling who need furnished rentals is much, much larger than just traveling medical professionals.

The larger the mortgage, the more likely you are to refi.

If you were a larger user of a particular plumbing service, such as 120 apartment units with older plumbing and frequent issues, or a McDonald's you might expect a little better service.Good Luck!

I understand that it may take time to build the capital for larger deals, but I’m committed to making it happen.

Sean,I have had some good exposure to larger commercial/industrial deals but would like to start investing on my own for small multi family properties, ultimately end goal is to build a portfolio that can someday support my retirement, provide flexibility for my family, and create something that I can work on with my kids to show them the power of real estate and entrepreneurship and hopefully someday pass down to them. 

But they are not very popular and usually for larger properties.

Overall I think it’s a great solution for smaller portfolios that you can easily spot any discrepancies, but if you are a larger portfolio or planning on becoming larger in the next year or two, I would look for a double entry system that allows bank reconciliations!

Here’s how you can leverage it:Upgrade Your Property While Deferring Taxes: By using a 1031 exchange, you can sell a current property and reinvest the proceeds into a larger or better-located multi-family unit.

This can include coordinating around tax strategies, estate planning, and cash flow management—all while considering your real estate portfolio as part of your larger financial picture.