Market conditions being one of them.

So satellite market. 

Absolutely, the passive income from owning rentals is great but I also love getting into big projects and seeing the transformation from start to finish@David Jesperson What city/market are you looking to buy and what type of properties are you looking for, SF, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF?

Quote from @Chris Lo: Which platforms/websites do landlords use to find the rent rate, how long the rental properties have been on the market, and all the details about other rental properties?

That’s a small fraction of what all that would cost in my market.

I also practice as a Realtor because I enjoy it and it is extra income.So as an investor, your options are to get your RE license and have access to a lot of tools and do the research yourself (therefore you're paying with time, energy and a little money) or you work with a great realtor/investor in the specific market you're looking into.

Off Market Deal How did you finance this deal?

**Getting Started**: The most important thing is to understand how Section 8 works in your market.

It’s a great way to connect with investors and professionals in the Phoenix market who are active in residential deals.Looking forward to seeing how your journey progresses—feel free to share updates or ask questions as you dive deeper into the residential side!

you are going up against people and companies that spend thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars a month in marketing.