It’s a great way to get your feet wet in real estate while building equity.

If  you build your foundation in anything in life illegally is it a firm foundation?

Over time, this strategy naturally builds your portfolio of managed properties.3.Use Educational Content as Free Marketing•Landlords love practical advice, and educational content positions you as an expert.

The building has some deferred maintenance that I have been dealing with.

– Considering Class A properties with established tenants• Less focus on appreciation – Prioritizing income stability over potential future gains Current Opportunity: I’m evaluating a retail property in downtown Portland with:• >80% occupancy, most tenants in place for 10+ years• Decent cap rate (6-7%), NNN lease• Well-maintained, high-quality building, with existing HOA which will take care of maintenance. 

My name’s Stuart, I’m an agency multifamily lender with Berkadia that finances apartment buildings throughout the Western US with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

Hopefully you have a better streamlined build on the next one.

You need to be able to talk with strangers over the phone or in person to build rapport. 

Quote from @Josh Otero: Hi BP community, I know you've got some crazy tenant stories and I want to hear it.I'll go first:1) I was managing a 5 story apartment building and a dog fell off the 4th floor balcony because of the owner not paying attention.

I'm not an expert in these markets nor turn key but ohio is a great state to invest. our strategy has always been buying below market or building below market