Jim invested in a small apartment complex, and within two years, not only did the property's value appreciate significantly, but the rental income also provided a steady cash flow.Real estate offers a level of control and tangible value that can be really rewarding.

It's not complex:   Say you find a house for $200k.   

That's why the infill lot strategy we work with in Columbus and tampa florida do a lot better because it's in and out and the entitlement process is not very long or complex for small infill lots. 

How do you typically evaluate or assess the level of risk when dealing with more complex scenarios, like foreclosures or borrowers with bad credit?

Be sure to have plenty of room for parking, as this can kill the functionality of the overall complex if you don't.

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I am also selling an apartment complex and I recommend finding who is doing it and connect with them.

Plus, with fewer building structures to upkeep compared to apartment complexes, your repair expenses remain relatively low.Mobile home parks also have the potential for high returns.

The other townhouses in the complex and area are over $650k for the same size and square footage.

I love that it has features to market the property, manage those leads, screen tenants... and also manage leases, collect rent, etc.