He started doing small, low-key investor dinners where everyone could swap stories and insights, no hard pitches, just good conversation.

Thinking about marking them up 20 percent and chsrvyhg interest in the low teens.

In my experience, Section 8 tenants are low-quality.

I'm just gradually deleveraging, this next time by likely buying all in cash, and continuing to not lever my properties until cap rates are lower than interest rates... unless I can get cheap and low leverage debt through assumption.

HELOCs let you access equity as needed, keeping costs low unless you use the funds.Key considerations: If you plan to scale quickly, the HELOC might provide the liquidity you need for faster moves.

Is it wise to buy some units with high cash flow and low appreciation, and others with lower cash flow but high appreciation to diversify my portfolio?  

I see so many landlords lowing money through rookie mistakes, yet they continue looking for more doors.

Low prices enable more people to buy, limiting demand for rental properties so rents decline (in inflation-adjusted dollars).Population Growth: In areas with growing populations, demand outpaces supply, driving up property prices.

This way there's low risk in the beginning.

The basement is too low to be rentable SF (unfortunately!)