I have the top blog post on the Member Blogs page for this month arguing that if you're looking for cash flow, real estate is not the optimal vehicle (although I am a real estate investor and am buying real estate, as well).

8-plexes would be easier to sell in the future since more buyers would be able to afford them.What is the optimal number of units where I can maximize economies of scale?

I could debate whether or not SD IRAs optimize returns, but it is possible. 

Only being able to get sub-optimal financing will generally harm values more than what you "get" in value from the 5th unit.This is why you don't see a lot of 5-10ish unit properties.

I've done several deals in the past; I'd like to use BiggerPockets to help me optimize and improve what I'm doing.I've always done either cash deals or traditional financing for my rehabs and rentals.

Some good lists to target are Absentee Owners with Equity, Seniors with Long-time Ownership and Homeowners with Low Financial Stability Scores.You can work with a list broker to optimize your list for your area.

They understand and continually educate themselves on the technique used in real estate investing called optimization.

To name a few of the processes we manage within Podio: - Lead Flow Optimization - Appointment Setting , confirmation, and post appointment. - Deal Evaluation - Offer Creation - Follow Up Sequences - Transaction Coordination - Seller/Buyer organization Word of caution...

You can also use these data fields and build a spreadsheet that allows you to plug-and-play numbers and optimize your process.Go out there and get it!

I've wanted to own a house or small community forever, to optimize the land and just create a really beautiful place to live.