In theory, multi-family has more maintenance, due to more HVAC, and appliances but in practice, I have not noticed a difference in maintenance.

Brandon writes about this in his book and a lot of investors preach it, but cash-for-keys is a terrible practice that should only be used as a last resort.

Back in the old days on here we learned on the forums and put into practice there were no conventions.

When turning basements into ADUs, and the breaker box, furnace, and water heater are down there, what are best practices for handling them?

@Freddy EspinozaHouse hacking is a practical and low-risk way to start a real estate career.

The visionary is full of ideas, has a high level of vision where he or she wants the business to go, maybe sometime loses track of the practical nuts and bolts, and is perhaps not very detailed oriented.The integrator makes it all work.

The visionary is full of ideas, has a high level of vision where he or she wants the business to go, maybe sometime loses track of the practical nuts and bolts, and is perhaps not very detailed oriented.The integrator makes it all work.

I have practiced real estate and this is my third personal investment so I am more savvy than most, some people really would get screwed out of a good deal in a process like this for no good reason.

Here are some practical strategies to help you navigate the process.Start by understanding the local real estate market.

The book provides practical advice and insights, making it a great starting point for beginners.