It's becoming more popular for investors because of the increasing demand for senior care and the fact that you can provide a more personalized and higher-quality living experience compared to larger facilities.Here are a few key insights to keep in mind:Regulations and Zoning: Each state has its own set of regulations for assisted living.

I have had some clients out of state self manage larger class B 4 units $800k range and it seems only way to cashflow right now is self managing larger deals. 

Open to out of state investing - consider buying near some of the larger military bases and take advantage of military personnel utilizing their housing allotment to pay rent. 

However, if you prefer something more hands-on, a duplex could be a safer starting point.Ultimately, both are good options, but a 4-plex offers better long-term growth if you're ready for the larger commitment.If you need help with financing or analyzing your options, feel free to reach out, I’d be happy to assist!

These types of properties typically require less hands-on involvement compared to larger, more complex investments.

If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their different staff qualifications.2.

Go visit all the other new/newer buildings around there to see what amenities they offer like dog washes/automation/business centers/fitness centers/package lockers/etc and compare the rents.   

Historically some areas of the country such as areas on the West Coast and South have  experienced larger valuation swings than other areas in the country.  

Additionally, a larger property like this is valued based on the actual cash flow, not sales comps, so you have the ability to force appreciation faster with efficient management.Adding the a 5-10 unit may also increase the amount of time you spend getting you closer to the 'Real Estate Professional' status for tax purposes opening up room for offsetting some W-2 income on taxes.  

Imagine making millions of dollars throughout your career and then having to pay Uncle Sam 30-50% every year instead of compounding that cash over time.This is exactly what real estate professionals have learned to mitigate.To reduce their taxable income, they buy a building every year, do a cost seg, and use depreciation to reduce their tax liability dramatically.Their personal wealth snowball grows much larger and much faster than their W2 counterparts who give most of their money back to the government each year.Following this strategy as a real estate professional is one of the best ways to end up with a much larger net worth at the end of your career.