Rookie real estate investor looking for some advice:I purchased a duplex in Grand Rapids, MI last October (2023).

Here’s how:Efficiencies Through Scale: By owning and managing a portfolio of properties, we can control operating costs and avoid the rapid rent hikes caused by liquidation or speculative investors.Economic Stability: Affordable housing becomes viable when tenants have steady incomes.

I always recommend starting with a prequalification letter to get a solid view of your purchasing power before heading out into the real estate market.

So I just joined Buildium, spent hours setting everything up, it seems mostly pretty great, except one HUUUUGE issue that is making my head explode...they don't support credit card tracking?!?!?  

People just make sure they have all that they need when they head out.

Head over to bank rate or and take a look at the mortgage calculators, plug in the numbers and get an idea of what the property needs to generate to satisfy the intended debt.You still have to underwrite the deal for the non-finance expenses as well(typically 40-50% of the gross rents). 

Heads in beds means more revenue.

Ok, then know when in over your head and tap-out! 

. - Why you think commercial will head for huge retrenching?

There are times when the market increases or decreases rapidly.