But I’d say the key to success is building a reliable team on the ground.

If you build a buyer's list and you send them deals where the repair costs aren't close, you will lose them.

Split into two buildings.  

Building relationships with them early is key.For tenant communication and rent collection, tools like Buildium or Avail can make life easier.

We have seen that having a professional marketing piece builds credibility which is invaluable in this business. 

Bigger Pockets is a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.If you’re looking to invest long distance, I definitely recommend building your core-4 team.

This could help secure a higher LTV while you build STR rental history.

I bought 6 unit property in Wildwood,NJ,in November 2024, doing rehab now, should be done by May 2025I am planning to subdivide 6 unit building to 6 separate condos and sell fall 2026, , if there are any experts in 1031 that can help me?!

They pay for themselves and put money in my pocket to build up a reserve for the next purchase.

New occupants will be coming soon, but in a 3 family, i have set of excellent student tenants that renewed.That said, many landlord insurance policies have exclusions for students, so I am trying to gather info on updating a policy to consider the fact that the building is only going to be 33% student occupied.