Location and desirability are two major factors in the success of an investment property.

It sounds like you have a solid, strategic approach, especially with a focus on value-add properties in appreciating markets.

The first thing here would be the regulations and laws governing acquiring properties, managing properties and selling properties.

Hi Allen, when I got started, I used a 3% down conventional loan to buy my first property.

Nevertheless, if the RAD investors  actually had loans  collateralized against property they would be in a much better position.

Metro, and the expected spike in rent growth in the D.C. metro over the next few yearsSummary:After analyzing the data outlined below, I believe that investing in a value-add, multifamily property today has very strong potential for success.

Your SEC attorney can help you with the details.Typically you would have one LLC that owns the properties and another LLC that acts as manager.

Quote from @Gideon Mukoro: Landlords, property managers, and tenant screeners—how often do you encounter fraudulent income documents (bank statements, paystubs, etc.)?

-While rent would be more expensive month by month, the idea of being able to take my equity out of my home and also being able to reduce annual repair costs, property taxes, etc. does seem appealing to me. 

I was going to ask if you considered renting the property until the market picked back up.