.✅ Building strong relationships and partnerships.✅ Exploring creative ways to get deals done, even without a ton of upfront capital.I know that success in real estate is a team sport.

I just had to pay 11k for a new Hvac system on one of my buildings.

Cash flow depends on the down payment, but using a HELOC could keep your cash reserves intact while you get started.Make sure to build a reliable team (property managers, agents, etc.) to help you manage the property while working full-time. 

Most people would walk away after something like that, but he used the experience to build his expertise and now owns 50+ units.

Then as you build your portfolio look to hire a new Tax Accountant or CPA to match your growing needs.

Focus on building cash flow and equity while targeting value-add opportunities to transition into shopping centers and strip malls over time.Good luck!

That's why most apartment buildings include water in the rent.

The previous owner took exceedingly good care of the building and there was nothing that need to be done except to raise the rents.

I got my first FHA  3.5% down  4-unit building in Tilton, NH (An hour and a half north of Boston).

Regardless of the type of lender you work with, building a trusting relationship is crucial.