You could put most of your funds in the stock market and access them when needed for a HML.

Hello all - I am an out of state investor, and am exploring investing in SFH or small MFH (duplex/triplex/quadplex) in the Indy market.

I'm really looking forward to your blog and hearing about your experiences in these markets.

Unless you are sourcing properties yourself off-market, REI became much more challenging in 2023, and downright brutal since the start of 2024 here.   

Any marketing should always be based on the information provided by sellers in a deal. 

If the only MFH options you're finding are in areas you're not comfortable with, it might be worth focusing on a duplex in a better neighborhood.Saving up for a larger property later is a valid approach too, but keep in mind that real estate tends to appreciate over time, and waiting might make it harder to enter the market later.

There are only 2 ways, as I see it in the current market, to get actual income/cash flow from a rental property - a paid off long term/mid term property or a well bought short term or rent by the room rental.

John I rented a 4 plex i remodled in charleston as the flip market had slowed.. the tax's on it were substantially higher than an owner occ property.. could be the rates were different this was a 1.2 mil prop..

So they used the actual rented data of these companies to compare what rentals should go for in your market.

Recently, I became a licensed agent specializing in short-term rentals and multifamilies, particularly in vacation markets and Worcester County.I joined BiggerPockets to share insights, learn from others, and connect with investors who want to scale their portfolios.For those who are active on this platform:-What’s the best way to introduce myself and provide value here?