Companies are unlikely to consider cities with high crime or cities with high operating costs.You will need multiple properties to replace your current income.

., Purchase Price: $475,000 ($197.9/sq. ft.).Estimated Market Value: $402,000 ($168/sq. ft.).Financing Terms: 2% interest rate, with a 9-year balloon.Unit B Income: $2,049/month (Section 8 tenant through November 2025).Unit A Income Potential: Similar rent or higher; Section 8 cap for the area is $3,234/month.Monthly Loan Payment (P+I): $1,386.Cash Flow Breakdown (if both units are rented at $2,049/month):Gross Rent: $4,098/month.Vacancy (10%): $410/month.Operating Expenses (37.3%): $1,376/month.Net Cash Flow: $943/month.Key QuestionsWould you be comfortable paying an 18% premium for financing at 2%, especially in a market where current mortgage rates are closer to 7%?

Nd what housing is currently attracting the highest CoC and total returns potential - studio - 1bd, 2 - 4bd, or 5+bd?  

I'm currently planning to purchase a commercial multifamily building in Chicago with the proceeds of a 1031 exchange.

That's what I'm currently looking for as I search for deals.

@Jay HinrichsI currently develop in NC.

I’ve spent time with my own boots on the ground, talking to people, talking to current residents, and really immersing myself in the local market before we invest.

Some of them are outdated and don't reflect current trends.

@Marcus Stokes, house flipping is a full-time business operation, even with current market conditions.

If your medical condition qualifies as a disability and your current living situation isn't suitable, you might have grounds to break your lease without penalty.'