I would stay local for sure but curious how you are looking to invest.

My goal on this platform is to expand my network and develop relationships with brokers, owners/operators, investors, and others who are looking to learn more about multifamily real estate!

Therefore you have to rely on contract, if its a new build, make sure its in the Purchase Agreement.Why?

I'm sure your occupancy will go up!

Looking forward to learning from each other!

I live and breath the market down here and im sure you too.  

SUBSTANTIALLY.I highly recommend tapping into your equity and accumulating some more assets at these prices, you will thank yourself in 3 years.The best and most cost effective way to do so is a simple cash out refinance, I don't think you should touch your primary, but leverage your investments for sure.

Sure, markets change but if you had enough buffer in your initial decision, you should be fine.I live off my LTR's.

Alternatively, OHFA's down payment assistance might work - not sure if it allows for duplexes.

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