My strategy would then be to lease at least two of the renovated units, increasing occupancy to 90%, which could improve the chances of securing favorable terms for refinancing.I haven't pitched it to the seller yet.

It's essential for me to acquire these skills as I navigate potential roles in the real estate industry.If you have any insights, recommendations, or perhaps know of specific training programs or resources for learning Yardi, I would greatly appreciate your guidance.

That doesn't mean you're left behind it means you'll need a different strategy that than someone you started 1,3,5,10 years ago. 

Real Estate is a large asset class that has many different strategies inside of it. 

Hi @Jerry Nogueras that depends on your goals and how open minded you are to different strategies. 

Hey Sarah, if the seller has an agent, it’s best to go through them first since they’ll likely get involved anyway.For a property that’s been sitting on the market, approach with strategy.

This seems like a no-brainer to me and fits well into a vertical integration strategy (I'm also thinking about managing other people's rentals as even more vertical integration (aka side money).  

It is a complimentary strategy to pull some of your money back out and hedge your bet.

The strategy was built on sand. 

Boots on the ground is hyperlocal, and what you're looking for is essentially cheap labor that can open a door when you need it.