Now, if we have to start eviction proceedings, that creates a lot of workload. 

Once the work was complete, I refinanced to pay off the hard money loan and held the property as a long-term asset.This duplex also marked the start of my short-term rental journey—we ran our first Airbnb from one of the apartments before scaling to bigger projects.

You have to find a zip code that has a prevalence of multifamily and a pathway to build multifamily.

It’s crucial to build a solid relationship with your contractors, ensuring they understand your expectations and budget constraints.

Awesome gratitude - off to a good start! 

My dads portion of our building will be gifted to me in the will FYI.As a real estate agent, I see 5% as a reasonable market appreciation.

Start with 1980's (18% fed rate) going forward.3. 

Now I'm in learning mode as I'd like to build my own mini real estate empire and want to be better informed for my next deal. 

I’m Mark, a new real estate investor based in San Diego, leveraging my background in AI-driven lead generation to find off-market deals.I’m currently looking for small multifamily properties (duplexes, triplexes, or quads) to rehab and house hack, to build long-term cash flow while living in the property.Outside of real estate, I’m into fitness, golf, and exploring San Diego’s best outdoor spots.

Nashville is such a great market to get started in!