We didn’t find a joint investment, but I found an off-market deal and invested with my dad separately.

I am considering a 12 unit multifamily property in my home market of Harrisburg, PA. 

It's a super affordable real estate market where you can still find deals that hit the 1% rule and positive cash flow/great cap rates.

@Diana Mulvihill A lot will depend on your local market and competition.

Also, if you’ve found certain markets more promising than others, what’s been driving your decisions?

If you do not do your market research correctly, it doesn't matter how great your list is because you will pull a list in a bad market.

Has anyone here been successful in permitting a conversion?

Honestly, unless you’re in a high-end market where buyers or renters expect it, dropping thousands on a sprinkler system probably isn’t your best ROI move—especially if the property has been sitting for months.

I’m pretty busy with my job as it’s a 24/7 industry, I don’t have time to handle aggressively hunting for off market deals however I could still do it with mailers, as I’m in no rush to purchase right away.

Some renters may hesitate, but if the rental market is strong and insurance is covered in your numbers, it can still work.