Plenty of 50-60% leverage loan options for developable land, and may still be more marketable to the LP if you went that route even if it meant incurring some additional finance charges.

For multifamily, target markets with strong rental demand, value-add opportunities, and creative financing options like seller financing or private capital.

Quote from @Robel Nessro: How is President Trump going to effect the Real Estate Industry, will it benefit the investors or impact the market and investors?  

Prior to viewing with clients, I am usually have an idea of the general area, vacany rates, market rents, and property types that suitable for LTR.

Rich Ng That's good to know, I know people who have had issues in Salem with big differences between market and section 8.

I live and invest in the Lafayette area myself - I own several in the area - broussard, freetown, broadmoor etc There's a decent market here, I think it's somewhat competitive but there is some availability as wellOff-market is the way to go 100%Purchasing a starter home is a great way to get started - I turned my first home into a rental before I even looked into real estate investing.

You will likely need to find something off market.

What are you all seeing in the market right now?

I would choose the strategy that best fits your strengths (unfair advantages) and what the market in your area demands.

I didn't follow the impacts on the housing market though.Great website.