My wife is also part ofa LP/GP (where she is the asset manager) that acquired a value-addapartment complex in Houston, where the renovations are now complete, and theGP is in preparations for the refinance.We are currently working on further expanding ourlocal portfolio and are planning out our next larger acquisitions.

They are very big on east coast but started to expand into the west coast.

Even when the market is volatile, rental income often remains steady, providing a buffer to offset risks in other areas of your investments.If you're interested in financing options to begin or expand your real estate portfolio, I can assist with that as well. 

**Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)**: If you plan on significantly renovating or expanding your property, this program can offer tax credits for providing low-income housing.

A cost segregation study with an engineer and audit protection can easily cost less than $5k. 

Many investors were easily putting 10% down and taking up many of the homes for sale.

This sets you up for succession planning as well, if you ever wanted to sell the gas station operations but maintain the real estate for the passive income that sets you up to do so easily.

If you want appreciation, identify markets with expanding industries, positive growth trends, and bright economic forecasts.

Your rent can move easily, not your mortgage (unless you want it to).

If they are professional, they can explain this quickly and easily.