If you need the additional capital from a sale, go that route.And while it is true that a 4 plex is valued based on comps, what many people seem to forget is that a GRM valuation is a standard valuation technique on a residential appraisal.  

There's a virtual event tonight that will cover advanced investing techniques as well.

In the meantime, if anyone has any techniques they use that work well, I am all ears!!

The regular stores like Ashley etc won't do.Any suggestions on techniques/strategies/stores to buy "unique" (aka : artsy, antique etc) furniture without breaking the bank?

All you need to do is get busy with the search glass at the top of the page and the technique will unfold before you.

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I haven't done it myself, but it's a technique David Greene recommends in his book "Sold".

What is your technique to get an answer to the question when the decision maker, gatekeeper, and/or influencer refuses to answer question?

Your real answer might be a mix of the techniques above, but I suspect that you will find your greatest ROI in SFH. 

Also, you can perfect your technique with minor tweaks here and there by doing one unit at a time.