A frank, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets.

Lima One does verticle in many markets you can check with them.

Just be sure to account for the upfront costs, ongoing maintenance, and market demand to make sure the numbers work for you.Good luck with your decision, and feel free to share updates as you move forward!

Josh, we are entering a period where the FED has came out and said rates are coming down.Based on decades of data, during market cycles when interest rates are decreasing, asset prices rise.

With $15-20K liquid, focus on lower-cost Midwest markets where down payments stretch further. 

I see off market properties weekly, talk to investors both new and seasoned daily and I am actively buying myself.

If you like where you live, I would explore investing in a cheaper out-of-state market. 

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

The price we thought was very reasonable in this current market based off the other properties we have seen prior to that with similar layouts. 

Tremont is an excellent area with really high market rents and super high demand.  5000+ sq ft. is huge too, congratulations!