You really can't get a better snapshot of the Cleveland investment market right now. 

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.

Quote from @Matthew Cook: Dig into those comps with a realtor doing business in that market.

Second, in terms of asset protection, LLCs are not invincible, but I think what many don’t understand is that they are not designed to completely shield your assets from liabilities, on the contrary they are designed to contain and isolate liabilities.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

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

Where are the best markets to target in and/or near NJ in 2025?

I like the idea of a newer 4plex but they just don’t exist in my market.

As you're just starting out in Austin, focus on learning the local market, particularly areas with good rental demand and lower entry prices.

However, they approach financial health from different angles.The 50% Rule is a quick estimate that suggests operating expenses (excluding mortgage principal and interest) will roughly equal 50% of the property's gross income.The DSCR is a more precise calculation (Net Operating Income / Total Debt Service) that determines if a property generates enough income to cover its debt obligations.Deal example:- Class C middle class neighborhood- 4bd / 2ba single family house- ARV: 190k- Purchase: 105k- Rehab: 35k- Market rent: $1,400-1,525- Section 8: $1,475- Property manager: 10%- Taxes: 125 month- Insurance $1250 yr- HOA: $55 month- purchased and rehabbed with all cash.