Quote from @Brandon Leong: Hello, I posted above but I used to have a Stessa Pro account but just cancelled it since BP now provides the free pro membership. 

100% worth it to post on Furnished Finder, but you need to make sure that you understand it is not a booking site.

I have referred a loan out of state based on NOI, cap rate at purchase, room for increase income and purchase price vs market value.Maybe I didn’t articulate the intent of the post as clearly as I hopedFor anyone who has bought multi family out of state, “what are gives you the warm and fuzzies about a deal”:Obviously not cap rate, but maybe vacancy rate,  Cash on Cash ,GRM, IRR, Unlevered free cash flow, Cities over 250k?

Startup costs related to the LLC or marketing may be partially deductible in the first year, with the remainder amortized over 15 years.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

For rentals, consider holding properties in an LLC for liability protection.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

They can be great for spotting opportunities early.Good luck, let me know if you need any help and keep us posted on what you decide to dive into!

Target ReturnsWhile target returns are crucial, these should be discussed only with investors—not brokers or others helping you find deals.Sample Investment CriteriaHere’s an example of well-defined CCC:Location: Primary and secondary cities in the Southeast with population growth.Type & Class: Class C garden-style or walk-up workforce housing with repositioning opportunities.Age: 1980s construction or newer (case-by-case for older).Price: $5M–$12M, requiring $1.5M–$3M in funds.Size: 100+ units.Cap Rates: Market rates.Roof Type: Pitched roofs preferred.Value-Add: Opportunities for improvements or better management.Why This MattersBy creating crystal clear criteria, you:Avoid wasting time on deals that don’t align with your goals.Build trust with brokers and partners by demonstrating a focused investment strategy.Increase your chances of finding deals that meet your financial and operational objectives.I'll be posting each chapter as I go through them so you can follow along from my notes and we can discuss different strategies.

I also joined and posted on PassivePockets. 

IRS is saying you cannot combine hours.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

All the best and keep us posted with your real estate journey.