The two are almost entirely different markets in terms of price points, returns, tenant quality, and overall investing strategy.

You can also start by being a "bird dog" and finding off market deals.

My last deal was my first off market deal and when I contacted the sellers wife about the deposits she said that that was a given as part of a multi family sale and they’d write me a check at the closing as I requested because money was tight and I didn’t want a credit where I’d have to come up with the funds out of pocket later.

But it had been for sale on the market since July, 2024. 

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

They are just regurgitating marketing 101 trying to sell the holy grail. 

These numbers suggest this could be a strong buy-and-hold investment, assuming the market supports your rent and expense estimates.Good luck!

@Beatrice Ontiti we most certainly agree that adding new construction in a growth market to your portfolio would be a great next step! 

@Virginia Frost What market/city are you targeting?

@Danielle Levy a lot of questions regarding your accusations:1) What are the average Days On Market (DOM) for rentals in this "hot" market?