Not sure if this appeals to youJoint Ventures: Partnering with a larger hospitality group or another investor might not only bring in funding but also expertise and industry connections. 40% of a deal is better than no deal.

My strategy incorporates asset protection measures like LLCs, specific trusts as well as professional property management to spread risk and ensure quality operations.As well as using tax codes to my benfiitSection 179, IRC Section 162, Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation and later 1031 them out for larger projects. 

One is under contract in which I plan to 1031 into something larger and the other I just plan to keep as the contract expires soon.

I understand it can be harder to gain experience with larger multifamily properties compared to single-family homes or duplexes, where someone might complete 5 deals in 1-2 years.

Hey Brother,I too come from tech and share a lot of the same interests you've mentioned.Currently I am working on automating my work, to sort of 'build my team' before my 'team' even exists!

He’s over cautious, so I’d like to see what sort of language is there there regarding the deed of trust.

One method to meet the sort of investors you're looking to hobnob with is to get involved in their association.

In other words, they are in some sort of financial situation that is forcing the sale of the home.

Hi Linda,Lots of great advice from @Carla Gordon @Brian Schroeder @Jay Thomas Specifically I think it's always smart to check out FF Traveler sear https://www.furnishedfinder.com/housing/New-York/New-York) and Airbnb/VRBO for 30+ days stays to gauge what sort of similar properties are currently out there!

If I may, a lot of the issues we are running into with insurance is that consumers no longer use insurance as a catastrophic fall back but rather, they nickel and dime on small claims that compund into larger issues.