If I were that agent's broker, I'd verify the facts and then terminate her instantly. 

Days after securing the contract on my unit I found out the corporate-owned units were all just sold; transaction closed and now part of public record.Based on the average price per unit that the new corporate buyer just paid in acquiring the majority of the rest of the complex, I should theoretically have significant instant equity on my unit, as soon as I close.So my questions are:It seems like a no-brainer to me that the managers/representatives of the entity that just acquired the majority of the condo/apartment complex ought to be interested in adding another unit to their holdings (same complex / same building as their own units). 

Maybe pull HELOCs out on those properties for when the market corrects itself and you can have some instant purchasing power at your disposal.

While many people brag about the high returns they make the business comes with many inherent risks and it requires 27/7 work, worries, management and extra high management costs that long-term rentals and multi-unit properties don't have.With $125k to invest I would definitely invest in no less than a 4-plex where your profits are almost exponential when you increase rents and the rent increases result in both higher profits and an instantly higher re-sale value for the property.

Bigger Pockets gave me the knowledge to see the ROI instantly.

. - do not allow 0 review guests to instant book (we will decide whether or not to rent to them based off of their inquiry message)- only host people recommended by other hosts- make sure you have security cameras that face all entrances to the property (also you will need to specify that they are ON AND RECORDING in the listing - just disclosing the locations and that they are there is not enough apparently) 

It might not be instant change but we have those checks and balances that come into play. 

I am a licensed RE agent and I deliberately searched for properties that were well under "move in ready" so that I could establish instant sweat equity.

There was a snake oil salesmen selling courses on how to double and triple your rental income, instantly.

Not only will you gain instant access to many thousands of dollars, but if you use the HELOC as your checking account you'll also pay off your house in a few short years, not decades later.HELOCs cost you less than REFIs.HELOCs charge interest on used balance; REFIs charge interest on every dollar you have access to.HELOCs can replace emergency savings, meaning, you can keep that 15k as interest-sheltering equity in the HELOC.You can't lose with a HELOC.