Atleast with 30 units you benefit from economies of scale.Is there a way you can work a deal with one of your investors who does have the capital/track record and have them get financing?

So overthere even when the economy is getting worse and worse, but the establishing power remains in power, why ?

@Mariam Soorosh Philadelphia has strong fundamentals, with certain neighborhoods possessing stronger fundamentals than others.

The people who do it make their money in other aspects & Property Management is kept around to help fuel those activities, provide economies of scale & additional presence in the marketplace.

I know they have lived there 25 years, but if they cannot afford it then they really should consider selling during a hot economy and take the cash they have to buy a less expensive home or spend some time renting.

Most other developed economies like Japan and most of Europe have gov't backed title, a few other countries have a hybrid structure, and it is really only the US and Canada that are all about private title.

A pro is that just surrounded by five bases which helps stabilize the economy. 

I bet your systems are amazing, and you probably save a bunch in economies of scale. 

While Newark may have potential, Columbus offers a broader range of options and stronger growth prospects.

How do small investors compete with big buildings that can easily decrease their rents or offer incentives if the economy slows down?