If not, I’d encourage you to make a few calls—you’ll not only learn about the programs firsthand, but you’ll also build relationships with lenders who could be valuable for future deals.As Dale Carnegie said, "Knowledge isn’t power until it is applied."

have you thought about new builds?

I think we are competitively priced, so most of out tenants have been renewing, but we plan to test higher rents in 2025  for our larger apartment buildings to account for the steep increase in insurance prices.There have been A LOT of new apartment buildings put up recently in the Cedar Rapids metro area, so depending on the class of tenant you have, maybe that could account for some of softening you are seeing? 

that's awesome @Tieirra Singleton I love those areas for real estate investing - there is so much potential for cash flow + equity build up.

My grandfather, along with his twin brother, were home builders who transitioned into building and managing a significant multi-family portfolio, which remains family managed to this day.With my personal family background, as an agent I have largely engaged in the multifamily space working with legacy owners in the sale of their properties - from 6 unit, single building properties to 19+ unit, multi-building properties.

We just ran the new build comps for our market in Columbus Ohio and saw a pricing premium of more than 40% in the urban core for infill work.

so would like to start building our portfolio in a State that has consistent appreciation with room for rents to increase going forward."

Quote from @Joseph Alfie: Hi i am actively looking to buy apartment buildings in these areas.

I know sarasota I've been. what's your target exit price for the home on a new build? 

-Find a lot and all else that comes with a new build and start building late Q2, early Q3.